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Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 08:50 IST
Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, even in human flesh, earning them the nickname “the fruit that eats you back”
What makes the pineapple truly remarkable, and mildly alarming, is the enzyme bromelain, found in its stem, leaves, and flesh. (AI Generated)
You might want to sit down before tucking into your next pineapple. This seemingly harmless, sweet-tasting tropical fruit harbours a secret more fitting for a horror film than a fruit bowl; it’s been known to ‘eat’ human flesh!
Fruits play a vital role in a balanced diet, offering essential vitamins, proteins, and nutrients that support growth, bolster immunity, and aid in weight loss. Among them, the pineapple stands out; not just for its sweet, tangy taste and antioxidant-rich composition, but for its rather extraordinary enzyme activity.
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Do Pineapples Eat Human Flesh?
Pineapples, cherished for their vibrant flavour and impressive nutritional profile, hide a rather startling trait. This tropical fruit, typically associated with beach holidays and smoothie bowls, contains compounds with the unnerving ability to break down human tissue.
What makes the pineapple truly remarkable, and mildly alarming, is the enzyme bromelain, found in its stem, leaves, and flesh.
What Is Bromelain?
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme, meaning it breaks down proteins into amino acids. It rapidly disassembles proteins in the body. It begins the moment the pineapple makes contact with your mouth, which is why some people feel a tingling or burning sensation on their tongue.
In fact, bromelain is so effective at breaking down animal proteins that pineapple extract is commonly used in the meat industry as a natural tenderiser. This enzymatic efficiency has earned the pineapple a rather macabre nickname: the fruit that eats you back.
Yet, despite this gory detail, the pineapple remains a health-boosting powerhouse. It contains vitamins A and K, calcium, zinc, and a host of antioxidants that help lower cancer risks, improve metabolism, reduce bad cholesterol, and support weight management.
So, while its bite may be sharper than expected, this flesh-dissolving fruit is far more friend than foe; provided you don’t overindulge.
- First Published:
June 18, 2025, 08:50 IST
SOURCE : NEWS 18
