Are Pineapple Slicing Machines Mesmerizing, Terrifying, Or A Little Bit Of Both?

Nothing beats the pleasure of convenient yet healthy snacking. Whether it's a blueberry or a grape, all you have to do is give some fruits a good rinse, and they're instantly ready to be popped into your mouth. For more complex fruits, technology has come and made the preparation process simpler for everyone. Take pineapple slicing machines, for example. Because the juicy, tartly sweet yellow goodness of this tropical food is encased by that prickly, tough outer layer, it takes quite some gusto to cut through. The addition of pineapple slicing machines in some grocery stores offers a way to do the work for you, though. But at exactly what cost does this convenience come?

While it's no doubt impressive that these gadgets rapidly pump out a container of neatly cored pineapple, there are still a few possible pitfalls to be wary of, such as cleanliness and food waste. Based on both the pros and cons of using these pineapple slicing machines, customers will have to decide for themselves whether this technology is worth using or not. Some may find the tool useful and innovative while others may feel they're better off stocking up on canned pineapple or exploring ways to cut pineapple themselves.

Nothing is as convenient as getting your hands on deliciously fresh produce and not having to put in any effort to enjoy it. Pineapple slicing machines have done exactly that, making it possible to avoid the hassle of troubling yourself with a sharp knife and overly hard fruit rinds. They're not yet available in every grocery store, but shoppers who do find one at their location should consider themselves lucky to have the option to try these bad boys out.

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These self-service machines are as handy as can be. People can walk out of the store with their cut-up fruit in less than 60 seconds. Looking at Dole's Piñabar as a model, all you have to do is place a pineapple inside the machine's hatch as well as a bucket right underneath. Then, press the nearby start button and watch as your robot gets to work. You'll be left with a container of sliced pineapple shortly after. It won't take long at all for you to get home and put that finished product to use in a refreshing smoothie or pineapple margarita with a smoky twist.

Now that you know how functional pineapple cutting machines are, it's important to be aware of how things might get a little dicey, too. The first caveat to this technology is the amount of product you're actually getting back out of the machine. Even once the pineapple has been fully peeled and cored, some of the actual flesh you want to eat is likely still left on the fruit's exterior. You'll be confined to only what's returned to you in the bucket, and it doesn't seem like all of what you could've reaped based on social media videos that showcase people trying the gadget out. You won't have the chance of scraping off any remaining food from the discarded rinds either, as it's now stuck in the machine.

Secondly, it wouldn't be unfair at all to question just how clean the device really is. Think of it as you would a soft-serve ice cream machine. Due to its many small, moving parts, it's not uncommon for these types of appliances to develop mold and deadly bacteria if not cleaned thoroughly or often enough. The same logic can be applied to an intricate pineapple slicing machine. It's a recipe for food poisoning if not sanitized properly. So if you aren't confident an establishment is routinely cleaning its appliances, you're better off chopping up your own fruit to avoid the possible contamination.