of a 6-oz. can frozen pineapple juice concentrate
Rich in natural sugars (primarily sucrose, glucose, and fructose) and vitamin C; contains bromelain enzyme (more prevalent in fresh juice) with potential digestive benefits and anti-inflammatory properties.
About
Pineapple juice concentrate is a processed beverage product derived from fresh pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus), a tropical plant native to South America. The concentrate is produced by extracting juice from ripe pineapples and removing approximately 75-90% of the water content through evaporation or reverse osmosis, resulting in a thick, intensely flavored liquid that retains the fruit's natural sugars, acids, and aromatic compounds. The frozen form preserves these characteristics and extends shelf life significantly. Concentrate is typically sold in 6-oz. cans and reconstituted with water at ratios ranging from 1:3 to 1:4 (concentrate to water) to recreate the original juice, though it is also used directly in cooking and beverage formulation without dilution.
Culinary Uses
Pineapple juice concentrate serves multiple culinary functions across beverages, sauces, marinades, and desserts. It is reconstituted with water to produce fresh pineapple juice for breakfast service and as a beverage base. In cooking, the undiluted concentrate adds intense tropical flavor and natural sweetness to ham glazes, barbecue marinades, teriyaki sauces, and Asian stir-fries. It is also employed in cocktails and mixed drinks, frozen desserts, smoothie bases, and baking applications where concentrated flavor and sweetness are desired. The acidity (from citric acid) aids in tenderizing meat while imparting flavor, making it valuable for marinades in global cuisines from Hawaiian to Southeast Asian cooking.