Why does our tongue itch when we eat pineapple?
Many people have experienced an itching sensation in their mouth when eating pineapple; in fact, many wonder if they could be suffering from an allergy. The answer, in the vast majority of cases, is no.
The cause of this tingling sensation is nothing more and nothing less than bromelain, an enzyme present in fresh pineapple, which comes into contact with the cells on the surface
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