Latest production figures from the Del Monte offices in Florida are that 40-50,000 new Golden Pineapples are shipped weekly to both mainland US and Europe. The Golden Pineapple carries a name tag for easy identification. Pineapple tips The most flavorful use for a fresh pineapple is the simplest. Don't mask its sweet flavor with a rich dressing or bake the freshness from it. Use canned pineapple for richly dressed salads, marinades, and baked goods.
Fresh pineapple is good uncooked as a topping for a cheesecake or a tart and in fresh fruit salad.
Serve it cubed with a dash of brandy or kirsch for dessert. Fresh pineapple is the perfect ending to a dinner because its enzymes aid digestion. Mango, one of the earliest cultivated fruits, has been grown in India for about 5,000 years. At least 500 mango varieties are grown there. In Hawaii, mangos are a common backyard fruit often eaten ripe, but they are also enjoyed green with vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.