Why is it important to soak pineapple in salt water before eating it?

Because pineapple contains a substance called "pineapple enzyme", when eaten directly, it will irritate the oral mucosa and the tender epidermis of the lips, and will make us feel a tingling sensation. Salt can inhibit the activity of pineapple enzyme, after soaking pineapple in salt water, it can effectively inhibit the irritation of pineapple enzyme on the oral mucosa and lips, and at the same time, it will also feel more sweet pineapple.

Benefits of eating pineapple:

Pineapple contains a lot of fructose, glucose, vitamins A, B, C, phosphorus, citric acid and protease, which can eliminate fatigue and increase appetite. The bromelain enzyme contained in it helps to break down the protein in the food, which is conducive to the absorption of the human body, and a few slices of pineapple after a full meal can remove greasy and help digestion. Pineapple is high in potassium and is suitable as a flavouring agent for people with high blood pressure to replace the amount of salt used.

However, pineapple contains pineapple enzyme, which is a protease that has the effect of breaking down proteins. Therefore, eating a small amount has the effect of increasing appetite, but eating too much is harmful to the human body and can cause gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, eat in moderation.

How to eat pineapple

Eat pineapple raw: peel off the pineapple skin, pay special attention to the "nails" embedded in the pulp, cut them into slices or pieces and soak them in salted water for 30 minutes, and then wash off the salty taste, which can achieve the purpose of eliminating allergenic substances and make the pineapple taste sweeter. In addition, raw pineapple should not be eaten on an empty stomach because the protease in pineapple can damage the stomach lining. And eating pineapple half an hour after a meal can help digestion.

Cooked pineapple: After peeling and dicing the fruit, cut it into slices or pieces, boil it in boiling water before eating, and you can also make a variety of pineapple delicacies. Bromelain begins to denature at 90~0 °C, and at 0 °C, more than 0% is destroyed; Glycosides can also be destroyed and eliminated at the same time; Serotonin is soluble in water.

This article is only for health science popularization and does not constitute medication or medical guidelines, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time if you have health problems.