Is a Brown Pineapple Heart Spoiled? Can I Still Eat a Pineapple with a Brown Center?
There are two situations where pineapple core turns brown:
1. It is a normal phenomenon for pineapple core to turn brown. If the pineapple core is only slightly yellow and there is no odor or rot, it may be due to the pineapple being stored for too long or the pineapple being exposed to air after being cut. If there is no deterioration or other abnormal taste, it is generally edible.
2. If the pineapple not only has a brown core but also exhibits signs of deterioration such as a sour odor and soft flesh, it indicates that the flesh inside the pineapple has deteriorated. Eating spoiled pineapple at this time may affect your health, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dizziness. Therefore, once the pineapple core turns brown, it should not be consumed.
Whether pineapple core that has turned brown can still be eaten depends on the specific situation. If the pineapple is only brown in color but has no signs of deterioration such as softening or juice leakage, it is just more mature and generally still edible. However, if the pineapple core turns brown and is accompanied by odors or rot, it may be spoiled and should not be consumed further.
If you have only eaten a small amount of pineapple with a brown core and do not feel any significant discomfort, there is no need to take any measures. Just drink more water to promote its excretion. However, if you have consumed a large amount of pineapple with a brown core and experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dizziness, it is likely that the pineapple has spoiled. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to identify the specific cause and avoid delayed treatment.
