Azucarron pineapple

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The azucarron pineapple (also known as an azucaron pineapple) is a very sweet pineapple found in Honduras and other parts of Central and South America. It is resistant to droughts and its fruit is conic.

Description

Its standard weight is between 800 and 1,400 grams, its pulp color is an intense yellow, and it is very juicy. [1]

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References

  1. "Guía técnica para el cultivo de "piña"" [Technical guide for the cultivation of "pineapple"](PDF). countrygateway.enbolivia.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2024.