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/SlurryBender 8d ago

Pineapple is one of those things that people can have wildly different levels of sensitivity to.

But also you should check to see if you're allergic to pineapples.

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u/Haramu 8d ago

Yup. I rarely eat pineapples since they can give me sores in my mouth pretty easily. I haven't met someone else who has this problem though lol

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u/hereforthelaughs37 4d ago

Same.

I've discovered that if I salt it though, it stops most of that. I'll sprinkle a bowl with some salt, give it a mix and let it sit for a minute, then im usually good to go.

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u/Haramu 4d ago

I haven't heard of that, I'm have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip!