TIL 27: Sometimes you eat the fruit and sometimes…

Today I learned that if you eat a pineapple and sometimes find your tongue starting to hurt, it’s because of the pineapple eating you back thanks to an enzyme called Bromelian 😭.

Bromelian is a combination of enzymes that break down protein, attacking your tongue, cheeks and lips on contact. But once you’re down swallowing the pineapple, your stomach acid essentially takes care of it.

The good news is that our tongue rebuilds these proteins and amino acids so it won’t be sore for long 😅

Also it’s actually pretty nice that enzymes from fruits break down proteins, fats, and carbs in our body- one of the many reasons they should be in our diet. However, some fruits contain higher than average enzymes, and so if you have a stomach acid problem, you’re better off consuming them in moderation.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a43482/pineapple-enzyme-irritation/