Eating pineapple makes your tongue “burn”?

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The reason why when we eat pineapple and feel a burning sensation on our tongue is because pineapple contains an enzyme called “Bromelain”. Which has the ability to break down protein, preventing it from being left in the intestines. Our tongue is also coated with natural protein. So the enzyme Bromelain breaks down the protein on our tongue food.

But don’t be alarmed, because when we stop eating pineapple for a while. Our tongue will create new proteins to coat the surface of the tongue. Causing the burning and itching sensation on the tongue to disappear in a short period of time UFABET 

Tips for eating pineapple without burning your tongue.

Soak the sliced ​​pineapple in a mild salt water solution for 2-3 minutes before eating, or you can dip it in salt and eat it directly (but it may not be as effective as soaking it in salt water). This will help reduce the burning sensation on your tongue when eating pineapple.

Salt will help reduce the concentration of the enzyme bromelain, which prevents the enzyme from working at its full potential.

However… those who want to eat to help with digestion may not be able to eat it this way because it will cause the pineapple to not be able to digest food as well as before.