Rahul Gandhi enjoys pineapples in Meghalaya: 9 places where you can find the best variety of the fruit
Costa Rica is the world’s largest pineapple producer and exporter. Pineapples here are known for being sweet, juicy and low in acid.
Costa Rica
Hawaii is known for pineapple varieties such as Maui Gold pineapple and Smooth Cayenne pineapple, which are sweet and juicy in taste. The Dole Plantation, founded in 1901 by James Dole, is a popular tourist attraction in Hawaii that produces high-quality pineapples.
Hawaii
Should you prefer less sweetness, Thailand is the place to experience pineapples that have a higher acidity than other varieties.
Thailand
The sweet and juicy Abacaxi variety of pineapple is grown in Brazil, which is another major pineapple producer in the world.
Brazil
Antiguan black pineapple, a rare variety, is thought to be the sweetest. It is also known to have a lower acidity level.
Antigua and Barbuda
In Puerto Rico, the birthplace of the Pina Colada, the Red Spanish pineapple variety is praised for its sweetness and sour undertones.
Puerto Rico
In India, the northeastern region, specifically the states of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Assam, is known for its Kew and Queen pineapples. Vazhakulam, a village in Kerala, is also known for its sweet version of this fruit.
India
Celebrated for its rich and intense sweetness, pineapples from this region are typically large and have a bright golden hue when ripe.
The Philippine
The Australian MD2 Pineapple stands out from other pineapple varieties due to its golden colour, aromatic fragrance, and low acidity.