Pineapple - Bethonga
Variety Description:
Has a stronger, sweeter flavour.
Also more Vitamin C than standard pineapples and higher levels of carotene.
Lower acidity levels.
Pineapples do not ripen further once harvested.
Selection:
Avoid green pineapples as they will not be sweet.
Also avoid those with soft or dark spots and mould.
A ripe pineapple will usually have a pleasant fragrance.
Ripeness can also be determined if one of the green spikes can be removed easily from the crown.
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Growing Area Information:
NSW - North Coast.
QLD - Bundaberg, Maryborough, Nambour District, Rockhampton, Townsville District, Yeppoon.
NT - Darwin.
