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A LA CARTE
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🐝 Supplier / Place Of Origin：A LA CARTE / Ghana’s
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🌱 About the Producer：
We select our suppliers for the love they put in their products,
seeking the best quality while respecting traditional production methods.
Most of them are family owned, of human size. We value the direct collaboration with them.
By buying directly at the source, we are proud to contribute to the local economy,
while ensuring that, ultimately, our clients get the most tasty and fresh products at the best prices.
All our farmers follow specific certifications minimizing the use of chemicals. From sustainable agriculture ‘’Agriculture Raisonnee’’ (AR) to Organic certified ‘’Agriculture Biologique’’ (AB), these guarantees that the fruits delivered to you a safe and healthy. On top of the tests done by our farmers, we also perform our own chemical test upon each arrival of the fruits.
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🛍 Product Information (Main) (English)：
Sugarloaf Pineapple stands out among pineapple varieties due to its unique white flesh, significantly lower acidity, and higher natural sugar content. The fruit typically weighs 1.8–2.7 kg (up to 2.3–2.7 kg or more), with a cylindrical to slightly tapered shape, tough waxy rind that often remains green when ripe (with golden-orange eyes), and a large crown of spiny dark green leaves.
The creamy white flesh is juicy, soft, tender, and non-stringy, with a fully edible core that lacks the woody fibrous texture common in commercial varieties like MD2 or Smooth Cayenne. This makes it exceptionally easy and enjoyable to eat whole. Flavor notes include intense sweetness with floral, vanilla, coconut, and honey undertones, often described as reminiscent of cotton candy or the sweetest tropical dessert.
シュガーローフパイナップルは、数あるパイナップル品種の中でも、独特の白い果肉、極めて低い酸度、そして高い天然糖度で際立っています。果実は通常1.8～2.7kg（時には2.3～2.7kgを超えることもあります）の重さで、円筒形からやや円錐形をしており、皮は硬くワックス状で、熟しても緑色のまま（黄金がかったオレンジ色の芽が出ます）で、上部には大きく尖った濃い緑色の冠があります。
クリーミーな白い果肉はジューシーで柔らかく、繊維質は全くありません。芯は完全に食べることができ、一般的な市販のパイナップル（MD2など）に見られるような硬い芯がないため、非常に滑らかな食感です。風味は濃厚な甘さが特徴で、フローラル、バニラ、ココナッツ、ハチミツのような香りが感じられ、まるで綿菓子のような甘いトロピカルな味わいと表現されることもあります。
Key Characteristics:
Origin: Heirloom variety with roots in various tropical regions; prominently cultivated in Hawaii (Kauai Sugarloaf), West Africa, and parts of Latin America.
Nutrition: Rich in vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. Lower acidity may make it gentler on the stomach compared to regular pineapples.
Culinary Uses: Best enjoyed fresh, in fruit salads, smoothies, or light desserts. Its low acid and high sweetness also suit grilling, baking, or pairing with savory dishes like ham or seafood. Excellent for juices and frozen treats.
Storage & Selection: Choose heavy fruits with floral aroma; they do not ripen further after harvest. Store at room temperature until ready, then refrigerate. Best consumed soon after purchase for peak flavor.
Strengths: Superior sweetness and mildness, edible core, attractive for premium markets and gourmet applications. More delicate and less fibrous than standard pineapples.
A rare and exquisite pineapple variety, distinguished by its pale golden flesh, delicate texture, and exceptional sweetness with very low acidity. Unlike common pineapples, the Sugarloaf offers a smooth, almost creamy bite and a refreshing tropical aroma. Cultivated in Ghana’s fertile soils and warm climate, it embodies the richness of West African produce. Perfect enjoyed fresh, blended into smoothies, or used to brighten savoury dishes with a touch of natural sweetness.
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