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10 Types Of Pineapples: The Best, Most Sought After Varieties, And Their Benefits.

Talking about different types of pineapples, do you know where they come from? Pineapples are tropical plants originating from Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil.

The name pineapple comes from the word "Anana" according to the Tupi people which means "very good fruit".

Coming from various countries, of course the types of pineapples are also very diverse.
In some countries like Nigeria and Indonesia, this fruit is very easy to find.

Pineapples have a very unique shape and many people like this fruit because it has a sweet and refreshing taste.

Pineapples are usually consumed as fresh fruit or in processed form such as fruit ice, pudding toppings, fruit cocktails and canned fruit.

It's even more delicious if you eat fresh pineapple dipped in rujak sauce.

It makes me drool just thinking about it! Various types of pineapple from various parts of the world.

Several types of pineapple in Indonesia have a very sweet taste. The types of pineapples that are quite sought after are as follows

••• Pineapple Queen.
This pineapple fruit is a type of pineapple that is easy to find in Indonesia.

Several areas that cultivate pineapple include Palembang, Pontianak, Bogor, Jember, Purwokerto and other areas.

The characteristic of queen pineapple fruit is that it has reddish yellow skin with the eyes of the fruit skin being quite deep so it takes time to peel it.

The average weight of one fruit is around 1 kg. The flesh has a sweet taste and quite high water content.

This type of pineapple is usually consumed as an additional ingredient for fruit ice mixtures.

Another name for queen pineapple is “common rough” which is a small pineapple variety.

Even though it is small, this pineapple can grow well even in uncertain weather conditions.

Aside from that, Queen pineapple is also resistant to attacks by various pests and diseases compared to other types of pineapple.

When consuming it, it is recommended to eat it fresh because it is not good for preserving.

••• Cayenne Pineapple.
Like the queen pineapple type, this pineapple is also cultivated in several regions in Indonesia such as Bukittinggi, Probolinggo, Pacitan, Tanjung Pinang, and other areas.

However, what is unique is that of the many areas that cultivate pineapples, only the Subang area is the best growing place for cayenne pineapples.

So that the wider public is more familiar with this type of pineapple with the name Subang Pineapple.

The advantage of cayenne pineapple is that it has a sweeter taste compared to queen pineapple.

So pineapple is more delicious if enjoyed directly as fresh fruit as a dessert or as a healthy snack.

••• Pineapple Smooth Cayenne.
Pineapples, which are currently in high demand in modern markets and export markets, have begun to be cultivated in Kediri Regency starting from 2011.

Since 2011 until now, the harvest from this pineapple fruit has been able to meet market needs not only in Kediri but also throughout the cities of Malang and Surabaya.

Cayenne smooth pineapple is in great demand because it has a sweet taste and high water content.
Usually this pineapple is processed into canned fruit.

••• Honi Pineapple.
This Honi pineapple variety is the result of farmers assisted by Sunpride, which is one of the local fruit distributors and producers located in Lampung.

The advantage of this tropical fruit is that it has a sweet taste with a golden yellow flesh color which looks very attractive.
On average, honi pineapples weigh 1.5-2.3 kg per fruit.

This fruit is very suitable to be eaten fresh as a snack or dessert. The thin skin of the fruit makes it easier for us to peel it for consumption.

It is hoped that in the future honi pineapple fruit can become one of the superior types of pineapple fruit originating from Nigeria.

••• Medusa Pineapple
In Indonesia, this type of pineapple is still very difficult to find.

Medusa pineapples are easier to find in Thailand and Japan.
Abroad, this pineapple is better known as baby pineapple or mini pineapple.

When compared to honey pineapple, the size of medusa pineapple is still smaller, measuring only around 5-7 cm.
This fruit is produced from fruit engineering technology.

Even though it is small, this pineapple has a very sweet taste, not much different from honey pineapple.

Honey to eat this pineapple is also very easy, you don't need to peel it, just pull the buds until you are attracted to the flesh. Enjoy!

•••  Honey Pineapple.
Honey pineapple is one of the most sought after types of pineapple in some countries like Nigeria and Indonesia.

Widely cultivated in the Pemalang, Bogor and Subang areas.

When the season arrives, honey pineapple can easily be found along the road.

Starting from those selling at fruit stands to those selling it from pick-up trucks.

Honey pineapple has a sweet taste compared to other pineapples in general.

When ripe, the skin of honey pineapple is yellowish green, the yellower the skin, the sweeter the taste.

Aside from the perfect sweet taste of pineapple, honey also has a distinctive aroma that is different from pineapple in general.

The aroma of ripe honey pineapple is very fragrant, typical of sweet and fruity fruit.

However, if the pineapple is too ripe, it smells sour, like fruit going through a fermentation process, which is an indication that the fruit is almost rotting.

Besides from being consumed directly, honey pineapple is also suitable for further processing into jam or as an accompaniment to drinking syrup and fruit ice.

••• Red Spanish.
Red Spanish is a type of pineapple that is classified as a large fruit variety or called "Cabezona".

Widely grown in the West Indies, Mexico and Venezuela, this pineapple is rich in fiber.

The famous tough Spanish red is a pineapple that is resilient and not easily damaged even after long journeys when distributed.

Supported by its strong stem, to harvest this fruit you have to use a sharp machete.

In Indonesia, red Spanish is often found in Purwokerto, Bali, and Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.

Did you know that among the Minang people, young red Spanish is often used as a vegetable mixture in gold fish curry, you know.

Wow, have you ever tasted the typical West Sumatran pineapple curry? It tastes appetizing, you know!

••• Purple Spanish.
Originating from the Caribbean, purple Spanish is the pineapple that is most exported to almost all parts of the world.

This second Spanish variety has a red-orange color with a weight range of 3-6 kg.

Almost the same as red Spanish, purple Spanish has abundant fiber content and is classified as a large pineapple.

••• Abacaxi Pineapple.
This pineapple is also able to survive well against diseases such as Spanish purple pineapple.

It is a long-shaped pineapple variety with white flesh that is almost transparent.

This spiny pineapple is one of the types of pineapple with the most delicious taste.

The texture of the meat is soft, juicy and quite thick, very suitable for consumption when the sun is hot.

••• Roja Espanola.
Roja espanola is a mini pineapple variety with fruit that is small compared to the size of a normal pineapple.

The taste is very sweet with a watery texture so it feels refreshing in the mouth.

The color of the fruit skin is orange yellow with a shape like a small barrel.

Grows to form clusters consisting of a combination of small fruits. Each has small coverlets or eyes.

These are the ten types of pineapple that are most sought after and popular in various countries.

We rarely find some of those types in Nigeria; For those who have tasted the ten types of pineapple above, you can share your experiences in the comments column.

Just to share information for our friends who may not have a reference to one of the pineapples above. I hope this information is helpful!!!.