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Pineapple Enzyme

senordingdong · 2006-02-26 20:23:43

Can anyone tell me the name of the enzyme found in pineapple (tomatoes too) that creates the burning sensation on your tongue.

26-02-2006 8:23pm

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Can anyone tell me the name of the enzyme found in pineapple (tomatoes too) that creates the burning sensation on your tongue.

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#2 27-02-2006 12:10pm

DrIndy

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Bromelain - get a piece of pineapple and put it under your top lip for a while and feel the effect!

It digests protein and is used as a meat tenderiser.

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