Fresh Australian Pineapples
Pineapples: 100% pure Australian green and gold.
ALDI pineapples are all 100% Australian grown, available all year round, in all our stores.
Where do our pineapples come from?
Our pineapples are grown all over Queensland including the Moreton Bay region, and near the stunning Glass House Mountains. This means a constant supply of their green and golden goodness.
Meet the Pure Aussie Pineapples team.
Pure Aussie Pineapples is a group of farmers united under one brand – and with their passion for pineapples. The group represents several farming families from the foothills of the Glass House Mountains to Maryborough, Hervey Bay and through to Rollingstone in North Queensland so they can grow the best Australian pineapples, all year round.
Juicy pineapple facts
How to know if a pineapple is ripe
Most people think only golden pineapples are ripe. But some pineapples can be ripe even if they’ve got greener skin. Pineapples don’t ripen once they’re picked. So whatever colour you see them in our stores, you know they’re ready to eat.
Be sure to pick a fresh pineapple that feels nice and heavy for its size. Also make sure it doesn’t have any soft spots or bruises.
How to store pineapples
Fresh pineapples will last a couple of days at room temperature. Just keep them on the kitchen bench. Once you’ve chopped up your pineapple, store any uneaten pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge. Your cut pineapple should last 5-7 days in the fridge.
How to cut a pineapple
Cutting a pineapple is easier than it looks – assuming your knife is sharp!
1. Lay your pineapple on it’s side and cut the top and bottom of your pineapple.
2. Place your pineapple upright and ‘peel’ off the skin with your knife. Make sure to cut off the small pieces of skin (known as ‘eyes’) as these are a bit too tough to eat.
3. Cut to your desired shape! Chunks, spears, and wedges work well for sharing or storing to eat on another day.
What should I use the pineapple skin for?
Sometimes simple is best. You don’t have to cut off the skin of a fresh pineapple – just leave it on and use it like a ‘handle’, same as you would for an orange. If you want to get creative with saving your pineapple skin you can even use them in a pineapple skin tea! Simply clean your skins, boil them with honey or maple syrup, drain, then serve hot or cold over ice.
How do pineapples grow?
Pineapples need to cuddle to grow! Pineapples are known as a ‘multiple fruit’ meaning they grow from a cluster of up to 150 fertilised flowers that join together. Pineapples need up to two years to grow to a stage where they’re ready for ripening. When they’re this delicious, they’re worth the wait!
Ready to eat.
Pineapples don’t ripen once they’re picked. So whatever colour you see them in our stores, you know they’re ready to eat.
How to store pineapples
Fresh pineapples will last a couple of days at room temperature. Just keep them on the kitchen bench. Once you’ve chopped up your pineapple, store any uneaten pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge.
What should I use the pineapple skin for?
Sometimes simple is best. You don’t have to cut off the skin of a pineapple – just leave it on and use it like a ‘handle’, same as you would for an orange.
Chop and pop.
Once you’ve chopped up your pineapple, store any uneaten pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Have summer all year
Pineapples are a taste of summer all year long. Delicious and juicy on their own, in a fruit salad or as a dessert, and sweet and tangy with fish and meat.
What are some fresh pineapple recipes that I should try?
Pineapples are a taste of summer all year long. Delicious and juicy on their own, in a fruit salad or as a dessert, and sweet and tangy with fish and meat. Check out our favourite pineapple recipes below.
