Even though color differences among packaging conditions were attributed to inherent pineapple fruit characteristics, it was found that there were significant differences in L* and b* through storage time. Average L* values changed from 63.9 to 71.5 at the beginning of the experiment to 50.1 to 62.1 after 20 d 5 ◦C storage, while b* values changed from 32.4 to 41.9 down to 23.0 to 36.3. These color differences in L* and b* were mostly attributed to observed changes in translucent appearance of the fruit flesh, which changed from a yellow-white opaque color to a translucent yellow color. Neither browning nor dry surface appearance were observed in fresh-cut pineapple pieces during storage. which results in different stages ofmaturity of the fruitlets throughout the whole fruit. Because of such a complex fruit anatomy and maturity pattern, fruit flesh is non-uniform in color and texture, and this explains why flesh L* and b* values are very variable among fresh-cut pineapple pieces.