Darren,
I also make some of my own bait.
Pineapple, cut off the outer skin, cut the inside into chunks, then put them in a Liquidizer, keep going until all the pineapple is done. You end up with plenty of pure pineapple juice, and plenty of very fine bits, that I add to the mix.
After I have made the bait and boiled it, I air dry it, when I put it in bags for the freezer, I add some of the liquidized pineapple to the bag before freezing.
I also take some of the pineapple when fishing as a dip. Had a few fish on them, but still have a long way to go to get it right. You can also use Pineapple on the hook or hair rig, just save a few chunks, it works.
To be honest, I don't think you can get any better than those made by the Pro's, but i just like making some of my own bait, as I do floats, but i don't make Rod's anymore, to much trouble trying to get all the gear now.