Ananás dos Açores

Grown on the Portuguese Azores island of São Miguel, the Ananás dos Açores is a pineapple of the Cayene variety. It is produced on the island in more than 6,000 glass greenhouses using traditional cultivation techniques.

These pineapples can only be harvested two years from after they are planted. The Azorean pineapple has been grown in São Miguel since the 1840s, and it has enjoyed widespread popularity throughout Europe ever since. This particular varietal of pineapple has a bright orange skin, yellow flesh, and a small crown.

The pulp is yellow and almost translucent, and it has a distinct, bittersweet flavor and a pleasant, exotic aroma. Apart from being used in a wide range of sweet and savory dishes, the Azorean pineapple is also featured in the ever-popular Piña colada cocktail.