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Why cooked pineapples don't have the same effect on jello as fresh pineapple?
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Can you make Jell-o using fresh pineapples instead of canned pineapples?
No, the enzymes in fresh pineapple prevent the jello from gelling.
How much cut up fresh pineapple weighs?
That depends on the weight of the pineapple but there is no specific weight of pineapples
Why won't fresh pineapples solidify?
Pineapples are actually reasonably solid. The question may mean, "Why can't you make fresh pineapple jello?" Enzymes in the pineapple prevent protein molecules from "setting up" into the (semi)solid gelatin.
Can you make jello using frozen pineapples?
No you cannot make jello with frozen pineapples because the pineapple, like kiwi fruit, contains an enzyme that will break down the proteins such as the collagen in gelatin, which will prevent the jello from setting.More information:You can use frozen pineapple to make jello provided it's been cooked before freezing.If it wasn't cooked, then you will have to cook it before making jello. Just cut it to the size you want for your dessert, cover it with pineapple juice, and microwave until hot and steaming. Refrigerate till it's cooled, then make your jello as usual.Frozen pineapply will be softer once cooked than if you started with fresh, unfrozen pineapple.
When is pineapples fresh?
pineapples are fresh in spring.
Why does fresh pineapple keep gelatin from gelling?
Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain. THis enzyme stops the Jello from jelling because it breaks dowm the strands of protein that form Jello. Cooking the pineapple denatures this enzyme therefore preventing it from stopping the Jello.
When should you put pineapples on the ham while its cooking?
Pineapples should be added towards the end. Watch the ham cook. When there are about 15 minutes left, slice up your pineapple. Then add them to the ham. If you are using fresh pineapple, it is important not to add the slices to the ham too early. Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme that will cause the ham to turn mushy. Better yet, use canned pineapple, the canning process destroys the enzyme. Also, do not store the leftover ham with the pineapple slices.
How could you successfully make jello with pineapple in it?
You have to cook the pineapple first. Jello won't solidify if you add fresh pineapple.Because pineapples contain proteases, enzymes that break down proteins. Since jello mixes are mostly made of collagen from animal parts, or proteins, pineapples break them down to their simplest forms. When you boil pineapple, it denatures the protease and you should be able to make pineapple jello then.
How many types of pineapple are there?
There are actully quite a lot of pineapple types, i can't name them all cause i don't know them all, but what i do know is that, there are 3 main types of pineapple. These ones are the most well known pineapple types. The Spanish type, Cayenne type, and last but not least the Queen. The Spanish one is called Red Spanish as the Cayenne's full name is the smooth cayenne, and the Queen i don't know its full name its known as the queen you don't have to say the full name. Hope you understand!
What states grow pineapples?
Pineapples like lots of sun and grow well in tropical regions around the world. In addition to Hawaii, pineapple for the fresh market is grown in Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador and Nicaragua.
Can you serve fresh pineapple in an aluminum pan?
No. Metal in a microwave will spark and burn.
How do you can fresh pineapple?
I really honestly do not think that you can can fresh pineapple because normally it is canned for you
