Why does eating pineapple burn our Tongue - BLUEPICKS
Hi Bluepicks viewers, Pineapple is one of our favorite fruit. it is sweety , juicy and also gives a burning feel. some of us, may not like pineapple, because after eating pineapple our tongue starts to give a burning feel.
In this Blog, you are learning about:
- Why does eating pineapple burns our tongue?
- Why is the use of Bromelain?
- Do we can eat pineapple without that burning feel?
- Health benefits of Pineapple
- Side effects of Pineapple
Why does eating pineapple burns our tongue?
- The inner skin of our mouth and tongue have a layer called Mucous layer. This Mucous layer will protect our body from germs which try to enter through our Tongue.
- When we cut and eat an pineapple it will dissolves the protective mucous layer, which presents in the tongue and inner mouth.
- When our Mucous layer is dissolved, there is no any layer to protect our tongue from any germs.
- Pineapple contains a small amount of citric and Malic acid.(approx. 0.6 - 0.8 ) and also it contains a enzyme called Bromelain.
- After the next bite of pineapple, before as i said the acid presents in pineapple gives the burning feel in tongue as the bromelain has dissolved the Mucous layer.
Why is the use of Bromelain?
Bromelain is used as a meat tenderizer means it is used to soft the meat before cooking.
Do we can eat pineapple without that burning feel?
- Yes, we can eat pineapple without that burning feel.
- Before eating pineapple, soak pineapple in salt water for 20 - 30 minutes.
- It will dissolve the Bromelain layer, so we can eat pineapple without that burning feel.
Health benefits of Pineapple:
- Pineapple is rich in Vitamin C.
- Pineapple is best fruit which enhance your weight loss.
- Also pineapple is good for digestion.
- Pineapple is good to bones because of its manganese content.
- Pineapple has more antioxidants which is good for immunity.
- Pineapple Has Antioxidants which has Cancer-Fighting Properties.
- Pineapple is also good for Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
- Pineapple also Boost Immunity because of its rich Nutrient content.
Side effects of Pineapple:
- Allergy for some people
- Blood Sugar Levels
- Bromelain Reactions
- Drug Interactions
- Tooth Damage
- Oral Allergy Syndrome
