Why do pineapples cut your tongue

Why is this? One reason: it destroys my mouth. In fact, once the roof of my mouth bled. No joke, I go hard on the good stuff. Although pineapples do contain citric acid, which may contribute to discomfort, the acid is not the main culprit.

With a little bit of research, I found the answer. Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that digests protein. The truth is, pineapple hurts to eat because bromelain is digesting the tender skin inside of your mouth. Bromelain is most concentrated in the core or stem of the pineapple. If you insist on eating your pineapple raw, though, cut the fruit as far from the stem and the core as possible; those are the places where bromelain is most highly concentrated in the fruit.

Extra Crispy Logo. Why Pineapple Burns Your Tongue. Save Pin FB More. By Maxine Builder and Maxine Builder. View Series. Prince Charles is left in hysterics after a magician performs a trick to 'read his mind' during a visit to meet young entrepreneurs in Brixton 'I do want a big wedding! Maisel's Rachel Brosnahan flaunts taut tummy in knit lingerie Sophie Wessex gets a lick of approval as she cuddles up to specially-trained pooches during a visit to the Guide Dogs National Centre in Leamington Spa Emily Atack transforms into Anna Richardson for hilarious Naked Attraction parody Andy Dick arrested for felony domestic battery after hitting his boyfriend in the head with a liquor bottle Marc Anthony helps concertgoer pop the question to his superfan girlfriend with a surprise on stage proposal Return of the supermodels!

The momager, 66, calls him 'special' as Khloe says he has good 'energy' and Kim refers to him as a 'step-dad' Emily Ratajkowski shares cute snaps of her 'big boy' Sylvester Bindi Irwin shares an adorable picture of daughter Grace Warrior, seven months, eating mango with her pet dog Stella the pug Lucifer star Lesley-Ann Brandt had an abortion because she 'wasn't ready' to be a parent and 'that's good enough' Love you bro' Videos show Travis Scott stopping his Astroworld performance to call for help after fan 'passes out' in the crowd Anne Robinson makes low-key exit from Countdown studios after Rachel Riley said of co-star 'no one would describe her as cuddly' in wake of feud Anthea Turner, 61, wows in throwback bikini snaps in Cyprus as star prepares for operation on her fibroids Gossip Girl part two trailer teases the aftermath of Julien and Obie's hook-up Chris Evans steps out for coffee after being overlooked for Sexiest Man of the Year Howard Stern vows to run for president if Donald Trump makes White House bid and says his popularity among listeners means he'd win contest against his former friend Rust electrician who held dying Halyna Hutchins in his arms reveals 'scene did not call for Alec Baldwin to shoot the revolver' as he sues for 'emotional distress' Billie Eilish dances seductively and shows some skin in dreamy new ad for her eponymous perfume Now she's in a bitter court fight with her viscount brother.

Ad Feature A Little means a lot: The personalised jewellery brand beloved by celebs that your friends and family will Woman's boss tells her to stop microwaving beans and eggs for her office breakfast because it's outside Training day! Pippa Middleton cuts a casual figure in leggings and a khaki jacket as she heads to a workout Red for Remembrance: Duchess of Cornwall dons scarlet dress as she adds a final flower to the wreath Prince We try before you buy: The perfect way to get cosy on an autumnal evening.

Can you really tell if a woman's still having great sex just by the way she looks? Bright eyes, glowing skin and a certain je ne sais quoi.