It is the pineapple season. Sweet and juicy pineapple is rich in nutrients, not only clearing away heat, thirst, but also helps digestion. It is a fruitful and seasonal fruit.
We all know that pineapples must be eaten with salt water. Because there is a pineapple enzyme, if direct human consumption, may cause allergic reactions, such as occurs diarrhea, vomiting or headache, may also cause irritation to the oral mucosa young skin and lips. Saline solution can destroy this enzyme, if the soaking time is not enough, pineapple enzyme does not completely lose its activity, it may still cause allergies. According to media reports recently, a child in Chengdu, after eating salt-water-soaked pineapples, developed an allergic reaction to lip swelling. This is because the pineapple is not long enough. However, if the soaking time is too long, it will not only result in excessive loss of nutrients in the pineapple, but also because the pineapple is rich in sugar and is soaked in water that it is easy to breed bacteria.
The pineapple is best soaked for about half an hour to avoid all the above problems and to make the pineapple more sweet. In addition, pineapple also contains oxalic acid, will affect the body's absorption of calcium and iron, soaking with salt will neutralize its acidity, reduce the possible harm to the body.
Finally, if the fruit of the pineapple is full on top, the peel turns yellow, indicating that it has reached nine maturity. There are many pineapple juices, high sugar content and rich aroma. If it is not eaten immediately, it is best to choose the body to be firm, light yellow with green luster, about 78 mature.
