Why does eating pineapple burns our Tongue - BLUEPICKS

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