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Pink Pineapples Are Now a Thing & Yes, They're Edible
By: Chris Debbins
Back in the day, we used to buy food because we were hungry and it provided nourishment. Now, some of us buy food based on how “Instagrammable” it is, right?
Well, here’s a new food that you’ll want to share photos of on Instagram. Introducing the PINK PINEAPPLE. No, you're not crazy. It IS actually pink. Yes, it’s safe to eat. The FDA approved it back in December to be sold in stores.
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The pink color is created through genetic modification from a chemical called lycopene.
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Apparently, lycopene makes the pineapples sweeter too. By the way, the inside of the pineapple is pink too.
Pink pineapples ---- #pinkpineapples #pineapples #wedding #bouquet #florida #photography
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