Why does eating fresh pineapple make one's tongue feel weird or even hurt?!


Question: Why does eating fresh pineapple make one's tongue feel weird or even hurt!?
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Pineapples contain a proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, which helps break down foods and is even used as a meat tenderizer!. As a matter of fact, it is rumored that people who pick pineapples often lose their fingerprints after a few years as the chemical eats away at the skin!. In any event, this sensation -- which some compare to touching a 9-volt battery to your tongue -- is generally due to this enzyme!. It has no long-term effects as the mouth's cells reproduce very quickly!.

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If you eat a lot of this!.!.!. it's normal!. Pineapple contrains a lot of acid!. To cut the acid, try adding a dash of salt!. (I know, sounds gross, right!? My Mom made me try it and it wasn't bad!. Got the taste of fresh pineapple without the acidy feel!) Don't add too much salt!.

No, I do not think you have an allergy!. You might be more sensative to acid, but I doubt you are allergic!. No harm in eating really fresh pineapple! Rule of thumb!.!.!. the fresher, the more acid!. Fresh pineapple has it's ups AND downs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

I have not had this problem with eating fresh pineapple!. Did you ever consider the possibility that you might have a slight pineapple allergy!? Or that you might be sensitive to the citric acid content of the fruit!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

even i am allergic to ingesting a fresh pineapple!. therefore, i stick to the tin ones!. it is because of the enzymes in it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

I get this, with kiwis especially, they literally burn my tongue, I'm never going near one again, which is a shame because I love eating them ripe, with a spoon =(Www@FoodAQ@Com

this is becuase of sourness which pineapple has!. if it is sour use powdered sugar with it!. eat only few pieces at a time!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

It's the acid in the fruit, so strong it will clean grease off car parts!. You will get what old timers call "lie bumps" on your tongue!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

I believe this is caused by high concentrations of citric acid!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

the substance they put into the pinapple, and where the pinapples come fromWww@FoodAQ@Com

because you have an allergy to it!. don't eat it anymore sorry!. good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com

wow, I learned so much about pineapples! thank you liv_gera!.!.!. and everyone else! ^^Www@FoodAQ@Com

high concentrations of citric acid so thats why ! 10 points please !Www@FoodAQ@Com

my tongue itches if i eat a pine apple!. I avoid eating one!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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