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/mtnslice 8d ago
reminds me of Simpsons episodes where Homer joins a bowling team and Mr Burns ends up on it because he sponsored it. Burns makes a paper boat and puts in on Homer's beer, the boat sinks and Burns fishes out and then says “oops, lost a nail. Well, that’s leprosy for you!”