Pineapples contain an enzyme that digests the proteins in your mouth while you eat them.
Why it is true
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme present in pineapples that breaks down proteins, causing a tingling sensation on the tongue, and is neutralized by stomach acid.
Source: Food Science
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