Here’s a weird but true rule: heavier pineapples are sweeter. Why? Because a heavier fruit means more juice. More juice means more sugar, more flavor, and less “woody cardboard” texture. Pick up two similar-sized pineapples—the heavier one is your soulmate.
I once weighed a pineapple against a bag of potatoes in the store. The cashier looked at me like I was insane. But guess what? That pineapple was the best I’ve ever had. Trust the mass.
Conversely, a light pineapple is a dry, stringy liar. It’s the fruit equivalent of those “all-natural” chips that taste like cardboard. Don’t fall for it.