Excellent-Practice t1_j6owaie wrote on January 31, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Reply to comment by Amationary in ELI5: Why does eating pineapple make my tongue tingle? by crqlp4

Just a quick PSA: If this happens with most other foods, it usually means you have an allergy

Gastonthebeast t1_j6ozjx3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Kiwi and mango? My mouth tastes fuzzy after eating it. Are they part of the pineapple family or nah?

Astreauxs5 t1_j6p3t87 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 10:11 PM

I have a kiwi intolerance (not as much as an allergy) but it makes my ears itch inside and sometimes tightens my throat. Pineapple is only the tongue thing... that's a whole different ballgame.

Swedish-Butt-Whistle t1_j6p5sx7 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Have you had an allergy test? Itching and swelling are definitely allergic symptoms, the throat swelling being especially concerning. Allergic reactions can increase dramatically in severity from one instance to the next, so you should seriously avoid kiwi. Anaphylaxis is not something you want to experience.

Astreauxs5 t1_j6p68g5 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 10:26 PM

I guess it's an allergy to some degree; don't care about the term. I only get it from melons (not watermelon), kiwi and Brazil nuts. I don't eat anything that makes my throat and ears constricted!!

BTown-Hustle t1_j6pk169 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM

I get the exact same thing with fresh pineapple and kiwi. Not mango though.

And not cooked or canned pineapple. I believe cooking/canning it kills the enzyme.