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You've probably noticed that not all fruits are created equal and that some of them have odd characteristics that seem to defy reason. For what reason, to offer an example, would eating a pineapple make your tongue tingle or induce an itch that you couldn't scratch? If you're one of the many who have reported feeling bad after eating pineapple, you need not worry; this strange ailment has been afflicting many people. There's a good reason for this, and a simple fix, so you may enjoy this earthy bounty.
Pineapple, or Ananas comosus in botanic terms, is loaded with beneficial nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, riboflavin, iron, and more. Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapples, can help reduce inflammation and pain when consumed in sufficient quantities. In contrast, the trouble originates with the bromelain. bromelain's main action in the mouth is to break down other proteins, which is what causes the tingling sensation on the tongue.
One easy fix that has been hailed as a groundbreaking natural remedy is salt. Check out this illustration to see how it operates.
Because bromelain is activated by salt, eating fresh pineapple with salt first neutralizes the enzyme. The bromelain in the pineapple will no longer work to break down other proteins because it will have been neutralized by the salt before it reaches your taste buds. You don't like fruit that's too salty, do you? You are probably not alone in feeling this way. A pinch of salt can bring out the sweetness in something. It's important to strike a balance between saltiness and other flavors.
One easy method is to soak pineapple slices or chunks for a short time in a saltwater solution. Many health experts advocate soaking one teaspoon of kosher salt in one cup of water for one minute. Taste of Home also suggests removing the fruit from the spiral, salting it as you go, and then rinsing it completely. After slicing and spreading the bromelain, it is vital to remove the core of the pineapple, where the bromelain concentration is highest, according to studies.
Bromelain, an enzyme, is destroyed by heat, so this is the end of the discussion. Bon Appetit suggests that roasted or grilled pineapple makes a tasty alternative to salted pineapple. Eating fresh pineapple with protein-rich dairy foods may be beneficial because it lowers the acidity of the digestive tract and increases the amount of protein available to be broken down by digestive enzymes.
References
Sally. “Why Does Adding Salt to Pineapple Make It Sweet? › Ask an Expert (ABC Science).” Why Does Adding Salt to Pineapple Make It Sweet? › Ask an Expert (ABC Science), www.abc.net.au, 4 Nov. 2009, https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2009/11/04/2732686.htm.
LEIGH, WENDY. “The Unexpected Way Salt Affects The Taste Of Pineapple.” TastingTable.Com, www.tastingtable.com, 23 June 2022, https://www.tastingtable.com/904862/the-unexpected-way-salt-affects-the-taste-of-pineapple/?zsource=googlenewsapp.
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