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Pineberries Anyone?

4kitties — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:13:25 GMT

I was in Aldi yesterday and saw these. I was so fascinated with them as I had never seen or heard of them. They were a bit pricy, $4.49 for a 10 oz carton, but I just could not resist.

Mr 4 kitties and I really like them. Similar to a strawberry taste, but a bit different.

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wagirl — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:57:01 GMT

Very interesting---I've seen something similair where I shop--- both to eat and as plants--love the name---may have to buy the plants for this years garden !!

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PA Mom-mom — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:16:43 GMT

Well, thanks a lot @4kitties You just took me down a Pineberry rabbit hole! Never heard of these and couldn't stop reading about them. Interesting post.

@wagirl According to strawberryplants dot org

For every four plants, it is best to have one regular strawberry plant for pollination purposes. The early results indicate that the Sonata variety is the best pollinator for pineberries in general, and specifically the Natural Albino variety.

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Pook — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:59:20 GMT

I saw them last week at the grocery store and at first thought they were very unripe strawberries. Didn't have them today and now I wish I had bought them.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:03:38 GMT

They appear to be a cross between a pineapple and a strawberry. They look/sound interesting but I'll be passing since they have a high carb count of 9 net carbs per serving compared to 5 net carbs for the same amount of strawberries.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:28:22 GMT

I've been wanting to try these for a long time but haven't seen them anywhere. That's so cool you found some and are enjoying them.

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AuntG — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:52:26 GMT

Look just like a strawberry on the vine that still has to ripen.

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4kitties — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:50:57 GMT

@AuntG

They do look like unripe berries. I think that is what caught my attention. But they have a very nice, sweet taste. Nothing like an unripe berry would taste.

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wagirl — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:50:05 GMT

@PA Mom-mom ---thanks for the info--I really appreciate it--

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Nightowlz — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 03:00:03 GMT

It says online it's The White Strawberry that has the aroma & taste of pineapple. Also says they are very rare & most are commercially grown & destined to high end restaurants.