Pineapple MD2 FRUGALP
- Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is one of the world’s most consumed tropical fruits
after banana, orange and mango. The frugalp pineapple is of the known MD2 variety
also as Golden Sweet, Sun Ripe, Super Sweet, Hawayana, among others.
- Unlike other pineapple varieties, the MD2 pineapple has five times more content than
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) than the rest of varieties, also has a life time
on a much longer hanger and a more consistent pulp texture.
- The consumption of pineapple promotes digestion by providing more fiber than other fruits, it is a
source of energy, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants.
FAQ’s
Size
The size for export is considered by the number of units that can be packaged in a tray-type box. Larger sizes correspond to 5 gauge pineapples and there may be very small sizes up to 12 gauge, that is, 12 units can be packed per tray.
Low level of acidity
The relationship between sugar and acidity gives the pineapple its characteristic flavor. It is necessary to balance the levels of acidity with the amount of sugar in the crop, in this way the creamy texture is achieved and the best with an excellent shelf life.
Taste and Quality
The perfect sugar / acidity ratio is achieved with a very elaborate fertilization plan and a very complex plant ripening process. Once the pineapple is harvested, it does not improve its flavor, so the process in the field is absolutely responsible for the quality and final taste of the product.
Production time
In Ecuador the pineapple has a production cycle between 50 and 55 weeks, it takes almost a year in the field to produce a pineapple ready for consumption. An average of 60,000 plants per hectare are sown, from each plant a single pineapple is obtained.