Pineapple breeds & varieties
9 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Ananas comosus
Origin: BR, US
Bromelain ActiveCompound FruitFibrous JuicySharp Sweet
MD-2
Origin: US, CR
Extra SweetFresh Export KingGold Flesh MarketingLower Acid
Cayenne
Origin: GF, US
AcidicAromaticCannery HeritageHigh Acid
Smooth Cayenne
Origin: US
Acid JuicyCanning BackboneJuicyLarge
Golden Sweet
Extra SweetFresh Whole RetailGold Flesh MarketingGolden
Queen
Origin: ZA, AU
CrispDeep Yellow CrispFresh Market PremiumHigh Fragrance
Sugarloaf
Origin: MX, GH
DelicateHigh SugarLow AcidMild
Kona Sugarloaf
Origin: US
Conical FruitHawaiian White FleshHoneyedLow Acid
Red Spanish
Origin: CU, PR
AromaticBold AromaCaribbean TypeDeep Yellow