Pineapple in Global Cuisine

• The flesh and juice of the pineapple are used in cuisines around the world.
• In many tropical countries, pineapple is prepared and sold on roadsides as a snack.
• It is sold whole or in halves with a stick inserted.
• Whole, cored slices with a cherry in the middle are a common garnish on hams in the West.
• Chunks of pineapple are used in desserts such as fruit salad, as well as in some savory dishes, including pizza toppings, or as a grilled ring on a hamburger.
• Traditional dishes that use pineapple include hamonado, afritada, kaeng som pla, and Hawaiian haystack.
• Crushed pineapple is used in yogurt, jam, sweets, and ice cream.
• The juice of the pineapple is served as a beverage, and it is also the main ingredient in cocktails such as the piña colada and in the drink tepache.
• Pineapple vinegar is an ingredient found in Honduran, and Filipino cuisine, where it is produced locally.

Test your knowledge about the culinary uses of pineapple around the world, from snacks on roadsides to its use in traditional dishes and beverages.