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Pineapple

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seasonal peak
August
Pineapple is one of Okinawa’s iconic summer flavors. Developing a single new variety can take more than ten years, and each plant takes about two years to produce its first fruit. Okinawa provides ideal soil and growing conditions for pineapples, and nearly all pineapples grown in Japan come from Okinawa Prefecture. Producers in Okinawa Prefecture have bred and developed many pineapple varieties that can only be enjoyed there. Pineapple varieties available in Okinawa include the Soft Touch (Peach Pine) with pale flesh and a peach-like aroma; the Gold Barrel, known for its high sugar content, soft flesh, and edible core; the White Coco, with white flesh, a faint coconut aroma, and a mellow sweetness; the Sundolce, developed to achieve a remarkably dessert-like sweetness of 19° Brix; and the Bogor, which can be pulled apart and eaten by hand. With staggered peak seasons, there is always a pineapple variety in season from April through November. Rich in enzymes, vitamin C, B vitamins, and citric acid, pineapple is one of the fruits that help with energy replenishment and support daily health. Since pineapples do not continue ripening after harvest, people in Okinawa, as a pineapple production area, have the privilege of enjoying them at their peak ripeness.
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