Why does my tongue go numb after eating pineapple?

Pineapple is a kind of tropical fruit. Pineapple not only tastes delicious, but its flesh is also rich in vitamin C and nutrients. It is very beneficial to the human body, such as clearing away heat and detoxifying, diuretic and swelling, etc. It is also very helpful for those who want to lose weight. However, many people have this experience. After eating pineapple, their tongue feels hot. Why is this? Let’s take a closer look.

In addition to being rich in vitamin C and sugar, pineapple flesh also contains a lot of organic acids, such as malic acid, citric acid, etc. It also contains an enzyme called "pineapple enzyme" that can break down protein. If we eat it without soaking it in salt water first, this enzyme will stimulate the tender epidermis of our oral mucosa and lips, causing us to feel a tingling sensation.

In fact, we can soak the pineapple in salt water before eating it. We can often buy golden pineapple in fruit stores. It is a famous tropical fruit, also called pineapple. It is native to Brazil in America and is now cultivated in subtropical regions of my country such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and Fujian. The flesh of ripe pineapple is golden yellow, juicy and nutritious, and has a special sweet flavor. It would be better if people cut it into small pieces and soak it in salt water for a while before eating.

Salt can inhibit the activity of pineapple enzymes. Therefore, when we eat fresh pineapple, it is best to soak it in salt water for a period of time first, which can inhibit the irritation of bromelain to our oral mucosa and lips, and the pineapple will feel sweeter. Spinach enzyme is a protease that breaks down proteins. Therefore, eating a small amount can increase appetite, but eating too much is harmful to the human body and can cause gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, eat in moderation.