Pineapple literally "eating away" language

Anyone who has ever tried fresh pineapple, we know that, if you eat too much, lips and tongue will be for some time to be ill. This stems from the fact that pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme is literally "eating away" language.

Bromelain has the property to destroy the protein. On the one hand, it promotes digestion by helping the body absorb protein foods. You can also add fresh pineapple juice in the steak, and it quickly soften the meat.

On the other - because of its activity, you can not eat too much pineapple as bromelain under the influence of your tongue will literally "digested" by this enzyme. However, the language of the cells recovered very quickly, so you do not face with pineapple eat their own language.

via factroom.ru