• Dried Pineapple Chunks — Lightly Sweetened — 8 oz
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Dried Pineapple Chunks — Lightly Sweetened - 0.5 lb (8 oz)

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Nut Cravings dried pineapple chunks are tropical pineapple sliced into bite-size cubes, roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inch, soft-dried to a chewy texture, and lightly sweetened with just enough added sugar to round off the natural acidity. Not heavily candied like the bright yellow bulk-bin pieces found in most supermarkets. The pineapple flavor stays dominant. Vegan. Each 1.4 oz (40g) serving delivers 150 calories. Five sizes from 0.5 lb to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $25. Build a complete snack rotation with our healthy snack boxes.

Lightly Sweetened vs Heavily Candied

Pineapple carries sharp natural acidity, so most commercial drying operations add sugar to balance it. The question is how much. Heavily sweetened dried pineapple typically contains 40 to 60 percent added sugar by weight, which is why bulk-bin dried pineapple often tastes closer to pineapple gummy candy than fruit.

These sit on the lighter end. You get more fruit and less sugar per bite, sweet enough to satisfy a snack craving without burying the natural flavor. If you want completely unsweetened dried pineapple, freeze-dried is the product category for that. That is a crunchy texture rather than soft and chewy, and it is sold as a separate product category across most retailers.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1.4 oz / 40g, About 1/4 Cup)

  • Calories: 150
  • Total Fat: 0g (0%)
  • Saturated Fat: 0g (0%)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg (0%)
  • Sodium: 115mg (5% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 37g (13% DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 31g (includes 31g added sugars, 62% DV)
  • Protein: 0g
  • Vitamin D: 0mcg
  • Calcium: 30mg (2% DV)
  • Iron: 0mg
  • Potassium: 45mg

Good For You

  • Naturally Grown
  • Vegan

How to Use Dried Pineapple Chunks

Snacking and Trail Mix

The chunk size balances well against whole nuts and dark chocolate pieces, so a handful delivers a proper mix without one ingredient dominating.

Baking

Tropical carrot cake, pineapple-coconut muffins, and Hawaiian banana bread all benefit from real dried chunks over the syrupy canned kind. Soak the pieces in warm water or rum for 20 minutes before folding into batter, which plumps them back up and keeps them from pulling moisture out of the surrounding crumb.

Homemade Granola

Chop the chunks into smaller bits and stir them in after the oats have finished toasting, because prolonged heat turns dried pineapple chewy-tough.

Breakfast Bowls

Stir chopped chunks into oatmeal halfway through cooking so they soften into the porridge, or layer them into Greek yogurt parfaits where the pineapple acidity cuts through the dairy richness.

Cocktails and Infusions

Use as a pina colada garnish, or steep chunks in white rum or tequila for 3 to 5 days to make tropical-flavored base infusions. The chunks also work in secondary fermentation for homemade kombucha and water kefir.

Choosing the Right Size

  • 0.5 lb: $1.25 per ounce
  • 1 lb: $0.94 per ounce
  • 2 lb: $0.59 per ounce
  • 3 lb: $0.54 per ounce
  • 5 lb: $0.42 per ounce; portion half into a second sealed container on arrival

Storage

Seal the bag tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry spot.

  • Pantry (sealed bag): 12 months sealed; 2 to 3 months chewy texture after opening
  • Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 18 months
  • Freezer (airtight container): extended shelf life without texture change when thawed

For the 3 lb and 5 lb sizes, portion half into a second sealed container on arrival to minimize air exposure. If chunks firm up slightly, a 5-minute warm water soak restores the soft texture. Every order ships within 24 business hours.

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Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these dried pineapple chunks arrive below the freshness standard you expect, contact our team within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Explore the full nuts collection for every variety available from Nut Cravings, or build a complete snack rotation with our healthy snack boxes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sugar level. Heavily sweetened commercial dried pineapple the kind found in most bulk bins and trail mix blends typically contains 40 to 60 percent added sugar by weight, which makes the pineapple taste more like a tropical gummy candy than fruit. The pineapple flavor gets buried. Our chunks are lightly sweetened with just enough added sugar to round off the natural tartness of pineapple without overwhelming the fruit flavor. The verified buyer who buys these in 5 lb bags specifically describes them as "not overly coated with sugar but has the perfect sweetness to it" and "the best dried pineapple I have ever had." The pineapple flavor stays dominant.

Yes, but less than fresh. Bromelain is partially heat-sensitive, so soft-drying reduces bromelain content compared to fresh pineapple. The product description correctly notes "small amount of bromelain" this is the accurate characterization and we are being honest about it. Fresh pineapple and unpasteurized pineapple juice contain the highest concentrations. Freeze-dried pineapple (a different product category with a crunchy texture) retains more bromelain than soft-dried because freeze-drying uses cold temperatures rather than heat. Soft-dried pineapple chunks retain residual bromelain activity enough to support digestion of co-consumed proteins and provide some of the anti-inflammatory enzyme benefit, but not at therapeutic supplement concentrations. For buyers specifically seeking bromelain's therapeutic effects at clinical doses, bromelain supplements are the more reliable delivery mechanism.

Soft and chewy. These are soft-dried, not freeze-dried and not heavily candied. The texture is similar to a soft gummy candy but with more structural integrity they hold their shape when bitten rather than stretching. Not leathery (which happens when pineapple is over-dried), not sticky-gummy (which happens when heavily candied), and not crunchy (which is freeze-dried). The chunk size (approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes) gives you something to chew rather than a thin film of dried fruit that dissolves instantly. If you seal the bag properly and store it away from heat, this chewy texture holds for 2 to 3 months after opening.

Soak the chunks in warm water or rum for 20 minutes before folding into batter. This rehydrates them so they plump up during the bake rather than pulling moisture from the surrounding crumb and creating dry pockets. Works best in tropical carrot cake, pineapple-coconut muffins, Hawaiian banana bread, and any quick bread or muffin recipe where fruit chunks are folded into batter. Add the chunks after all dry ingredients are incorporated overmixing after adding the rehydrated chunks can break them down into the batter rather than keeping them as distinct pieces. The lightly sweetened format is specifically correct for baking because the recipe adds its own sugar in measured quantities.

In controlled portions, yes with context. At approximately 90 calories and 19 grams of total sugar per ounce, dried pineapple is a higher-sugar food compared to nuts or vegetables. The fiber content (approximately 1.5 grams per ounce) moderates glucose absorption somewhat. The glycemic index of dried sweetened pineapple is approximately 65 (moderate GI) higher than nuts (GI 10 to 25) but comparable to other dried fruits. For buyers on strict keto targeting 20 grams of net carbs daily, one ounce of dried pineapple uses essentially the entire daily carb budget and is not compatible. For buyers managing type 2 diabetes, consult with your physician or registered dietitian before incorporating dried fruit into a managed carbohydrate diet.

Yes on both counts. Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). Vegan no animal products of any kind in the ingredients or processing. The ingredients are pineapple and a light sugar application. Documentation for Kosher certification available on request at 877-471-4870.

Seal the bag tightly after every use and store away from heat and direct light. Dried pineapple loses moisture gradually after opening, which is what causes the texture to shift from chewy toward leathery over time. The resealable stand-up bag is designed to minimize air exposure between uses.

  • Pantry (sealed bag, cool dark location): 12 months sealed; 2 to 3 months chewy texture after opening
  • Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 18 months, maintains chewiness longer
  • Freezer (airtight container): extended shelf life without texture change when thawed

For the 3 lb and 5 lb sizes: portion half into a second sealed container or zip-lock bag immediately on arrival to minimize air exposure each time you open the main bag. If chunks do firm up slightly, a 5-minute warm water soak restores the soft texture for eating or baking.

Thailand and the Philippines. WebMD (October 2024) confirms most of the world's pineapple supply is grown in Thailand. Thailand and the Philippines together produce a significant portion of global commercial pineapple for the dried fruit trade. Philippine Golden Queen and Thai varieties have denser, less fibrous flesh than Hawaiian or Mexican commercial varieties, which produces a more consistent chewy texture after soft-drying without becoming stringy. Both countries grow pineapple in the tropical belt that produces the natural sugar concentrations and acidity balance optimal for flavor intensity in dried form.

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