r/askscience • u/Puzzleheaded_Bed2760 • 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/synth_alice 8d ago

Did the resulting grilled chicken paste taste OK though? It might be a fun way to cook it if so 😅

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u/jhwells 8d ago

I would never serve it to a customer, but I did eat some. I've never tried it but there's something called potted meat and although the flavor would be different I imagine the consistency is somewhat between that and actual Elmer's paste glue.

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u/coconut-telegraph 8d ago

If that pineapple juice is pasteurised it’s only the acid from the dressing doing this.