Dried pineapple is tricky to get right. Too dry and it turns leathery enough to pull out fillings. Too moist and it molds in the bag. Too sweet and it's basically candy with a fruit origin. Too tart and nobody wants to snack on it. The balance point, lightly sweetened with just enough drying to stay soft and chewy, is what most grocery brands miss. Our chunks hit that balance. Tropical pineapple sliced into bite-size cubes (roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inch), soft-dried to a chewy texture, and lightly sweetened with just enough added sugar to round off the natural acidity. Not heavily candied like the bright yellow bulk-bin pieces you'll find in most supermarkets. The pineapple flavor stays dominant. kosher certified, vegan, sourced from tropical growers in Thailand and the Philippines, packed fresh in resealable stand-up bags at our Monroe, NY facility. What You're Buying Form: soft-dried pineapple chunks, 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes Processing: lightly sweetened with added sugar, soft-dried (not candied, not freeze-dried) Origin: Thailand and the Philippines Packaging: resealable food-safe stand-up bag Shelf life: 12 months sealed pantry, up to 18 months refrigerated Kosher: certified Vegan Allergen note: processed in a facility that handles tree nuts and peanuts Lightly Sweetened vs Heavily Candied Pineapple carries sharp natural acidity, so most commercial drying operations add sugar to balance it. The question is how much. Heavily sweetened dried pineapple typically contains 40 to 60% added sugar by weight, which is why bulk-bin dried pineapple often tastes closer to pineapple gummy candy than fruit. Ours sit on the lighter end. You get more fruit and less sugar per bite, sweet enough to satisfy a snack craving without burying the natural flavor. If you want completely unsweetened dried pineapple, freeze-dried is the product category you're after. That's a crunchy texture rather than soft and chewy, and it's sold as a separate SKU across most retailers. Nutrition per Ounce (About 1/4 Cup) 90 calories 0g protein, 0g fat 2g fiber 22g carbs (includes natural and added sugars) Vitamin C and manganese from the fruit Small amount of bromelain, pineapple's signature enzyme General nutrition info. Check the bag label for specifics on added sugar content if you're tracking macros. How People Use Them Most customers go through the bag as straight snacking or in trail mix. The chunk size balances well against whole nuts and dark chocolate pieces, so a handful delivers a proper mix without one ingredient dominating. For homemade granola, chop the chunks into smaller bits and stir them in after the oats have finished toasting, because prolonged heat turns dried pineapple chewy-tough. Baking is where these really earn their keep. Tropical carrot cake, pineapple-coconut muffins, and Hawaiian banana bread all benefit from real dried chunks over the syrupy canned kind. Soak the pieces in warm water or rum for 20 minutes before folding into batter, which plumps them back up and keeps them from pulling moisture out of the surrounding crumb. Breakfast bowls are a natural fit. Stir chopped chunks into oatmeal halfway through cooking so they soften into the porridge, or layer them into Greek yogurt parfaits where the pineapple acidity cuts through the dairy richness. A handful over cottage cheese makes a surprisingly satisfying quick snack, especially if you grew up on that combo. Cocktail bartenders use them as piña colada garnish on the rim or steep them in white rum or tequila for 3 to 5 days to make tropical-flavored base infusions. The chunks also work well in secondary fermentation for homemade kombucha and water kefir, where they contribute natural sugar and enzymes to the second ferment. How Freshness Holds Up Seal the bag tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry spot. 12 months sealed pantry life is typical, though once opened, the chunks lose moisture gradually and turn leathery over 2 to 3 months. For the 3 lb or 5 lb sizes, portion half into a second sealed container or ziploc to minimize air exposure between uses. Refrigeration extends shelf life to 18 months without changing the texture. Every order ships within 24 business hours from Monroe, NY.
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