Appearance |
Light yellow to golden brown, shriveled or ring-shaped slices |
Size |
3-6 cm in diameter (for slices) |
Texture |
Chewy, firm, slightly fibrous |
Shape |
Ring slices, diced, or chunks (depending on processing) |
Color |
Yellow to golden brown |
Moisture Content |
15-25% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Sweet, tropical, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, tangy, concentrated pineapple flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Chewy, not brittle |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |