Which Pineapple is Ready to Eat? |
The history of when pineapples came to Okinawa (seeds were brought to Ishigaki by a ship from Holland), when they were first brought to the main island of Okinawa, how they are grown etc is all presented on illustrated display panels. |
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| Let's learn all about what is inside a pineapple! | How to cut pineapples. There are photos panels that display the way pineapples are cut. |
Proliferation and planting of young pineapple seedlings. |
One of only two machines of its kind currently on Okinawa is located
in our pineapple factory.
It operates 2 – 3 times a week and
if your timing is right, you will have the chance to see the pineapple
cutting process.
Whole pineapples are transported along a conveyor
belt where they are hollowed out and sliced to a thickness of approximately
1.5cm.
