Brilio.net - Pineapples can be consumed directly or processed into various dishes, such as fruit ice, rujak, and so on. Pineapples are loved by many people because they taste sweet and fresh. However, there are also those who don't like this fruit because it can make the tongue and throat feel itchy after eating it.
It is known that itching in the mouth area after eating pineapple can occur because the pineapple has not been peeled until it is completely clean. It doesn't stop there, pineapple also has substances that can cause itching, so it must be cleaned thoroughly. Reporting from medicalnewstoday.com, this can happen because pineapple contains bromelain and oxalic acid. The combination of these two substances will cause an itchy feeling in the mouth.
That's why, sometimes even though the pineapple has been peeled thoroughly, this fruit still makes the mouth area feel itchy. So, so that it doesn't make you itch anymore, one of the netizens on the Permana Cuy YouTube account has a trick. After investigating, the substance that causes itching in pineapples can be removed with one kitchen ingredient.
"Don't forget to also remove the eyes embedded in the pineapple," added YouTube account owner Permana Cuy, quoted by BrilioFood on Sunday (25/2).
Tricks so that pineapple doesn't make your tongue and throat itchy.
First, prepare a fairly large container, then fill it with enough water. Mix the water with 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt. Yup, salt is the main kitchen ingredient for practicing this trick so that pineapple doesn't make your tongue itch.
photo: YouTube/Permana Cuy
After that, soak the peeled pineapple in the salt solution. Spread the salt water evenly over the entire surface of the pineapple. Finally, rinse the pineapple with boiled water before cutting it into pieces and consuming it. Guaranteed, the pineapple will no longer make the tongue itchy when consumed.
photo: YouTube/Permana Cuy
The owner of the YouTube account Permana Cuy also explained that soaking pineapple in salt water can also make it taste sweeter, you know. Reporting from indianexpress.com, salt can work to deactivate the bromelain substance in pineapple, so apart from making it less itchy, salt can also make the pineapple taste sweeter.
photo: YouTube/Permana Cuy
How about it, this trick is really interesting so that pineapple doesn't make your tongue itchy? Taking a peek at Permana Cuy's YouTube upload which has been watched 41 thousand times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick, you know. On the other hand, there are also those who share other tricks.
"I rarely use salt, as far as I know, once my eyes are gone they won't itch anymore," wrote YouTube @innard843.
"Wow... that means all this time I've been doing something wrong when cleaning pineapples...
Usually, when I wash a pineapple, I just take table salt and rub it in and rub it until the folds/sides of the pineapple are peeled, don't use water... after the mucus comes out, then rinse, until clean, then slice and sometimes sprinkle with granulated sugar if the pineapple is a bit sour... that's how it is. also if you want to make fried pineapple hehehe," said YouTube @likbejo9372.
Benefits of pineapple for beauty.
Eating pineapple can have many health benefits for the skin, you know. You can use this tropical fruit as natural skincare to care for your body's inner beauty.
1. Healthy skin.
Pineapples are high in vitamin C, which helps in collagen production. Collagen is a protein that is important for maintaining skin elasticity and helps reduce wrinkles, making skin look younger and healthier.
2. Brighten the face.
Using pineapple topically or consuming it regularly can help brighten facial skin, because it contains vitamin C and enzymes which can help reduce hyperpigmentation and make the skin more even.
3. Reduces baldness.
Some research suggests that the bromelain in pineapple may help stimulate hair growth and reduce baldness, although more research is needed to confirm these benefits definitively.
4. Control oil.
A facial mask made from pineapple can help control excess oil production on the skin, reduce excess shine, and prevent acne.
5. Anti-aging.
The antioxidant content in pineapple helps fight free radical damage, which can cause premature aging. Consuming pineapple regularly can help keep your skin young and healthy.