Submitted by crqlp4 t3_10ptxcl in explainlikeimfive
swissarmychainsaw t1_j6nhk6i wrote
Reply to comment by Amationary in ELI5: Why does eating pineapple make my tongue tingle? by crqlp4
>Pineapple has a chemical in it that breaks down protein. Your mouth is made of meat and protein, so it tries to break down your mouth, causing the tingle.
who is eating whom?
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