Yesterday, I had a fresh pineapple and I think I had an allergic reaction, but I can't be quite sure.
I forgot to dip the pineapple in salt water before I ate it. I recalled (right after my throat became itchy) that my mom had warned me to dip fresh pineapple in salt before I ate it when I was a child.
There's not much about it online. Some people say it's the citric acid and some people say it's the bromelain (an enzyme that breaks down protein) that is causing the itch. Other people say it's a form of an allergic reaction.
I'm allergic to fruit? That would be awesome! I would finally have an excuse to eat nothing but meat (because why would I risk eating any other fruits? Maybe I would even ban vegetables to be safe...). But alas, I don't think it's an allergy because I've had pineapple before and it was OK (as long as I salt it).
Now I have half a thing of pineapple still in the fridge. I guess I should grab some salt in one hand and the pineapple with the other. Maybe I will attack it with a vengeance. Wish me luck
2 comments:
I have a pineapple craving now! Never heard of the salt thing? But I guess I've never had an allergic reaction to it or any fruits for that matter. Good luck with the other half, ravage that pineapple half!
Lol... allergic to pineapple eh? that seems funny that dipping it in salt water helps it not effect you.
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