How long does pineapple last?

A ripe whole pineapple keeps 1 to 2 days at room temperature and 5 to 7 days in the fridge. Cut pineapple must be refrigerated in a sealed container. In chunks, pineapple freezes for 10 to 12 months.

Food	Fridge	Freezer	Pantry
PineappleOn the counter until ripe, then 1 to 2 days. Fridge time is for ripe fruit.	5–7 days	10–12 months	Until ripe

Fridge at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder, freezer at −18 °C (0 °F). Freezer times are for best quality: food kept frozen stays safe, but slowly loses taste and texture. These times are USDA guidance, not a guarantee. When in doubt, throw it out.

How to tell if pineapple has gone bad

A fermented, vinegary or alcoholic smell at the base.
Soft, dark, wet spots on the skin, or mold, often white or gray at the base.
Brown, translucent or mushy flesh.

How to store pineapple

Pineapples don't get sweeter after picking, but they soften: keep a whole one on the counter for a day or two, then in the fridge.
Some people store it upside down for a day to spread the sugars; it doesn't hurt, but it won't ripen it.
Store cut pineapple in a sealed container in the fridge, in its own juice.

Can you freeze pineapple?

Yes, peeled and cut into chunks, for 10 to 12 months. Freeze the chunks in a single layer, then bag them. Use them frozen in smoothies or desserts, or thawed in cooking; they turn softer after thawing.

Questions

How long does cut pineapple last?

A few days in a sealed container in the fridge. Throw it out if it smells fermented or turns slimy.

How can you tell if a pineapple is ripe?

It smells sweet at the base, gives very slightly when squeezed, and a center leaf pulls out easily. Color isn't a reliable guide.

Should pineapple be refrigerated?

Once ripe or cut, yes. A whole ripe pineapple keeps 1 to 2 days on the counter against 5 to 7 in the fridge.

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