Description
Pineapple syrup is made from the juicy extracts of pineapple fruit. It is a thick sweet sticky liquid made with sugar and other ingredients.

How to Select
To make at home, choose firm, juicy pineapple. Whereas choosing from market, check on the different labels and their ingredients and then purchase a good quality brand. Buy one which has transparent and fine liquid. Avoid if you find sugar granules or dark coloured.

Culinary Uses
" Wonderful with pancakes or ice cream yum!!
" Use these syrups to flavor cakes or create many exciting desserts.
" It is frequently used in the preparation of Soft drinks in chilled water, Soda water, Milk shakes and in ice slush's.
" It can also be drizzled on a fruit dish and enjoyed.
" It is also used alone or in combination of many cocktails and mocktails.

How to Store
It is best to refrigerate in an air tight bottle, use within the expiry. Check regularly by shaking them and keeping back into the freeze.

Health Benefits
" Although it is made from the fresh pineapple extract, sugar which is used to make it thick is the main culprit.
" It is not advisable to give this sweet concentrated syrup to obese or diabetic people.
" Also, once given to kids they will love it. Hence, see to it don't give it often.