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Sunday, Jul 23 2023 19:14 WIB
Illustration. Eating pineapple can make your mouth feel sore because of irritation. (Istockphoto/Kateryna Kukota)
Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —
Not being ulcerbut the mouth feels sore after eating pineapple. Why is that?
Consumed pineapple can actually turn ‘eat’ you. Pineapple can easily irritate the mouth. In fact, the feeling of stinging still appears even though the pineapple is washed before consumption.
One of the culprits is the bromelain enzyme found in pineapples.
Collect DelishBromelain has the ability to break down proteins. This is what ultimately makes the mouth feel sore and hurt when eating pineapple, both on the inside of the cheeks, lips, tongue or roof of the mouth.
No kidding, the bromelain enzyme is even known to tenderize red meat such as beef and goat.
So, is the irritation caused by pineapple in the mouth dangerous?
Copying Self, of course this irritation is not dangerous. There’s nothing to worry about other than holding back the pain and discomfort for a while.
However, you need to worry if this painful reaction is mixed with an allergy to pineapple. An allergic reaction will cause several signs such as wheezing, rash, difficulty breathing, and swelling in several parts of the body.
If you experience irritation accompanied by an allergic reaction, then you should immediately contact your doctor to get further treatment.
How to safely eat pineapple without irritation
Illustration. Consumed in the form of juice or smoothie, one way to safely consume pineapple. (iStockphoto/MariaRaz)
The question now is, how do you enjoy pineapple without worrying about mouth irritation?
Pineapple, regardless of its variety, is sure to contain a protein-breaking enzyme called bromelain. However, there are several ways you can enjoy pineapple. Here are some of them.
1. Burned
Roasting pineapples can be a fun and useful way to ‘kill’ the bromelain enzyme. Try grilled pineapple with the barbecue meat you are going to grill.
2. Mix milk
Mixing pineapple with milk can help the bromelain enzyme busy breaking down the protein found in milk. Thus, the mouth will be safe from the irritant enzyme attack.
3. Make smoothies
Crushed pineapple will not leave the bromelain enzyme. You can consume pineapple in the form of juice.
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