TIL that pineapples contain an enzyme that tenderizes meat: bromelain.
*Only use fresh pineapples.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromelain#Meat_tenderizing
Come at me, bromelain.
Posted Sep 9, 2011, 9:30 PM UTC
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It also aids in the building of muscles after weight lifting.
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It doesn't only tenderize "meat" per se, but also your tongue. Eat pineapple enough and your tongue will feel raw and sensitive as if it was burned with acid. Mainly because the enzyme is literally digesting your tongue!