Which fruit contains an enzyme that can break down proteins so effectively it’s used as a meat tenderizer?
Pineapple
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Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein chains, making it a natural meat tenderizer and also causing a tingling sensation when eaten fresh.
A good trivia question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.
- Pineapple - correct answer.
- Apple - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Banana - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Grape - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
Pineapple is the one to remember. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein chains, making it a natural meat tenderizer and also causing a tingling sensation when eaten fresh. Bromelain from pineapple is also used medically to reduce inflammation and swelling.
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Sources: Wikipedia - Bromelain