How to pick a pineapple?

As pineapple season is coming our way, I've found myself confused on how to pick a good, juicy and sweet pineapple at the grocery store. Thank goodness for technology because I just looked it up on my phone. Little did I know, I was way off with my initial choice. But I've found out the tips that work and I hope it brings a successful pineapple home with you the next time you shop.

To sum it up, you want to make sure the color is an overall yellow, more than green.

Keep in mind that pineapple will not ripen with time like a banana. It stops ripening once it's been picked.

Next, you want to squeeze the pineapple to make sure it's not mushy. If it's mushy it's too ripe.

Then, smell the butt of the pineapple to see if you can smell a sweet scent. That gives you and idea of how sweet it's going to be. If you don't smell anything, chances are, it's not going to be sweet. I've also noticed that it's hard to pick up a scent if it's been refrigerated, so you may have to really try and smell it.

Lastly, try to pick off one of the leaves. If it's easy to pick off, it's good to go!

Now that you've been equipped with the right tips, I hope your next pineapple journey is a successful one!