Does Cooking Pineapple Stop It From "Eating" You?
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The sensation that pineapple is 'eating you' is caused by bromelain, a group of enzymes that break down proteins. This is the same enzyme used commercially as a meat tenderizer. When you eat fresh pineapple, bromelain temporarily digests the delicate proteins in your mouth, creating a tingling, burning, or raw feeling.
