Cooked Pineapple is Less Likely to Cause Allergies
Pineapple is sweet and juicy, but it should not be eaten in excess because the glycosides in pineapple can be irritating to the skin and oral mucosa. Therefore, eating raw, untreated pineapple can make your mouth feel itchy. Pineapple also contains 5-hydroxytryptamine, a nitrogenous organic compound that strongly causes blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise. Every 100 grams of pineapple juice contains 2.5 mg to 3.5 mg, and eating too much can lead to headaches.
In addition, bromelain in pineapple can cause allergic reactions such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hives. In severe cases, it can even lead to difficulty breathing and shock.
For those who love pineapple, it is recommended to cook it. You can use it in dishes, for example, by blanching it in boiling water and adding it to cold salads.
Furthermore, pineapple can be used as an ingredient in soups to enhance their flavor, such as in pineapple chicken soup or pineapple meat soup. You can also stir-fry pineapple with meat.
For those who cannot accept cooked pineapple, you can soak sliced or cubed pineapple in salt water for about 30 minutes, then rinse it with cool water to remove the salty taste. This method can also achieve a desensitizing effect.