unit one popular pineapple the story of
the golden fruit August first
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everyone loves fruit but there's more to
some of these naturally sweet streets
than meets the eye one example is the
pineapple this tropical treasure not
only burns people's tongues but also has
historical roots in luxury pineapples
are native to South America Christopher
Columbus found them on his voyages to
the Americas in 1493 and introduced them
to Europe nevertheless they couldn't
survive in Europe's colder climates
growers needed to build special hot
houses raising the fruits prized just
being able to buy a pineapple let alone
eat it was a sign of wealth today
pineapples are much easier to find but
are they easy to eat
anyone who has eaten a pineapple has
noticed how it can burn the mouth
this happens because of an enzyme called
bromelain which destroys the protective
mucus in your mouth and causes a
stinging sensation it's not all bad
though bro Milan also helps with
digestion and reduces inflammation
besides eating it raw people can cook
pineapple to remove the bromelain
pineapple also adds sweetness to seafood
and can be made into pineapple juice and
jam it sometimes even goes on Pizza
though not everyone likes that Hawaiian
pizza topped with pineapple and ham
isn't popular with people who say fruit
shouldn't be combined with meat and
cheese this has even become a frequent
topic of debate online however people
feel about seeing it on pizza
pineapple remains popular around the
world it may no longer be associated
with wealth but is still sweet delicious
and equally good as a snack or as part
of a larger meal
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