Brilio.net - Pineapple is a type of fruit that is popular because of its sweet taste. Apart from that, pineapple also has a lot of water content so it is refreshing when consumed. This yellow fruit also contains lots of nutrients that are good for the body, you know.
Reporting from healthline.com, pineapple contains fiber , protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium. However, even though it tastes sweet and delicious, a number of people avoid consuming this fruit because it can cause an itchy feeling on the tongue and mouth.
Apart from that, pineapple also has a skin texture that is quite hard and sharp. Therefore, pineapple must be peeled first before consuming it. Pineapples are usually peeled with the help of a knife to avoid the thorns on the pineapple skin.
Even if you use a knife, there is still a risk that the skin on your hands will be hit by thorns from the top of the pineapple. A netizen on the TikTok account @dimdimsprei actually has a different trick for peeling pineapple skin. In one of his video uploads, he admitted that he could peel the skin of a pineapple without a knife or other tools.
"We are trying to open a pineapple without using a knife," he said, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (9/5).
photo: TikTok/@dimdimsprei
The stages are also quite easy . First of all, prepare the pineapple to be peeled. If so, stomp the pineapple on the table. The TikTok user was also seen rolling the pineapple in an inclined position several times. The goal is to ensure that the spines on the pineapple skin are no longer too sharp.
photo: TikTok/@dimdimsprei
Next, so as not to injure his hands, the TikTok user also removed the leaves at the top of the pineapple. To do this, hold the leaf with your hand carefully, then turn the leaf and fruit in opposite directions. If so, pull the leaves until they are separated from the pineapple.
photo: TikTok/@dimdimsprei
After the leaves came off, the TikTok user tried to pull off one of the pineapple skins. He tried to pull the skin slowly with his hands. His first attempt was not successful, but when he tried to pull the other side of the skin, the TikTok user managed to get the pineapple out.
That way, there is no need to use a knife, the pineapple can be consumed immediately after being pulled out of the skin. If you're outside the house and don't have a knife, you can try this trick to open a pineapple. Since it was uploaded in October 2021, the video uploaded by the TikTok user has been watched 4 million times, you know.
How to get rid of itching on the tongue due to pineapple.
The itchy feeling on the tongue after consuming pineapple is usually caused by the bromelain enzyme contained in the fruit. Bromelin can make the tongue and lips feel itchy or burn in some people who are sensitive to it. Here are several ways to reduce itching on the tongue after consuming pineapple:
1. Drink water.
Drink water to help clean and relieve the itchy sensation on the tongue.
2. Drink milk or eat yogurt.
Milk or yogurt can help relieve the itchy sensation on the tongue because the protein in milk can bind the enzyme bromelain.
3. Eat sour or sweet foods.
Eating sour or sweet foods such as yogurt, honey, or other sour or sweet fruits can help neutralize the effects of bromelain.
4. Drink tea or low-caffeine drinks.
Tea or low-caffeine drinks can help relieve the itchy sensation on the tongue.
5. Consume honey.
Honey has calming properties and can help relieve irritation on the tongue. You can try consuming a teaspoon of honey to relieve the itching sensation.
6. Cold compress.
Applying a cold compress to the tongue or eating shaved ice can also help relieve the itching sensation.
7. Avoid rubbing your tongue.
Avoid rubbing or scratching your tongue as this can make irritation worse.
8. Give your tongue a break.
Let your tongue rest for a while and avoid eating or drinking anything that could make the irritation worse.