We’ve all got our favorites when it comes to fruits and veggies.
I’ve always been a massive fan of pineapple. To me, nothing tastes better after a long, hot day than fresh, juicy pineapple
So color me interested when I heard about soaking pineapple in salt water, a hack that I definitely had to learn.
Pineapple, along with its many health benefits, has an incredibly distinct taste. Some stay away while others (like me) can’t get enough. The physical effects—a tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth and throat—are a big reason people prefer not to eat this golden fruit. They’re caused by bromelain, a protein in pineapple that breaks down other proteins while it’s active. If the flavor isn’t doing it for you, that odd feeling can be hard to overcome.
That’s why soaking or washing pineapple in salt water is such a great hack. Salt will actually activate the bromelain before it even enters your body, so by the time you eat it, the protein will have gone inactive. This is a produce mistake I’m definitely going to fix.
Here’s How to Do It
TikTok user @metemgeeblog has a simple breakdown on how to salt your pineapple.
You can also take individual pineapple slices and dip them in a solution of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and about a cup of tap water. It may be a little salty, but it’ll make pineapple’s sweet taste even better.
