MD2 Pineapple is a pineapple variety (Ananas comosus) belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. The fruit is generally medium to large in size and cylindrical in shape, with green skin that turns yellow when ripe and relatively shallow eyes. The flesh is bright yellow, juicy, low in fiber, distinctly sweet, mildly acidic, and aromatic. MD2 Pineapple is commonly used for direct consumption, juices, smoothies, desserts, and processed pineapple products.
Characteristic Features
The fruit is cylindrical in shape, with relatively full shoulders and fairly uniform size.
The skin is green when immature and changes to green-yellow or yellow when ripe, with relatively shallow pineapple eyes.
The flesh is bright yellow to deep yellow, juicy, low in fiber, with a relatively firm central core.
The fruit has a characteristic aroma and relatively uniform flesh color when properly ripe.
Acceptable raw material should be fresh, intact, and free from bruising, decay, mold, excessive liquid leakage, or abnormal fermented odors; it should show no significant signs of pest damage or deterioration.
Flavor & Texture
MD2 Pineapple has a characteristic aroma, distinct sweetness, mild acidity, and a refreshing aftertaste. The flesh is juicy, tender-crisp, low in fiber, and pleasant to eat when properly ripe.
Uses and Applications
Used for direct consumption after peeling and removing the pineapple eyes.
Used in fruit salads and mixed fruit dishes.
Used for juicing or blending into smoothies.
Used as an ingredient in desserts.
Used in stir-fried, cooked, braised, or mixed preparations.
Can be cut into pieces, slices, or dice according to processing requirements.
Nutritionally, pineapple provides vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, and natural plant compounds; it also contains bromelain, a characteristic group of enzymes naturally present in pineapple.
