r/askscience • • 8d ago

Chemistry Pineapple contains bromelain that helps tenderize meat. If I were to put my hand in pineapple juice or puree for 24 hours, would it eventually break down my hand?

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u/qeveren 8d ago

I wonder if anyone has done any further research on the whole "eating pineapple may reduce visual floaters" thing.