Tag: Raw pineapple

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.

Native to South and Central America, the pineapple has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, thanks to a specific enzyme. The answer is yes: do pineapples contain bromelain, a natural proteolytic enzyme with various health benefits.