You are not alone. Pineapple is one of those special foods that bites back. It bites everybody back.I can't eat fresh pineapple either... my mouth/tongue feel burned/raw if I eat it fresh. Maybe I'm just unique![]()
Pineapple contains bromelain, a mixture of two protein-digesting enzymes (called proteases), a corrosive chemical that breaks down amino acids (that's why pineapple is an effective and delicious meat tenderizer). It's the one-two punch of bromelain and acid that really drives the stinging sensation home.