Pineapple
Bromelain — a pharmaceutical-grade digestive enzyme from a tropical fruit.
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) contains bromelain — a protease enzyme complex that digests proteins, reduces inflammation, and is approved as a pharmaceutical in Germany for post-surgical swelling. It's the only common tropical fruit with a pharmaceutical-grade bioactive compound.
Good for
- Digestion
- Anti-inflammatory enzymes
- Vitamin C
Watch for
- Active mouth ulcers, severe acid sensitivity
Digestive enzyme support
BromelainBromelain breaks down proteins in the digestive tract, reducing the digestive burden and improving nutrient absorption. Particularly useful after large protein meals.
Muscle recovery (DOMS reduction)
BromelainA 2016 meta-analysis showed bromelain supplementation significantly reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after exercise — by reducing inflammatory cytokines at the site of muscle damage.
Anti-inflammatory
BromelainBromelain inhibits NF-κB and reduces prostaglandin E2 synthesis. Clinical trials show efficacy comparable to NSAIDs for mild to moderate inflammation.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 kcal |
| Vitamin C | 47.8mg |
| Manganese | 0.93mg |
| Bromelain | ~100mg/100g fresh |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.08mg |
Bromelain's pharmaceutical approval in Germany (as Wobenzym and Phlogenzym) is based on multiple RCTs showing efficacy for post-surgical oedema reduction and acute sinusitis. Cold-pressed pineapple delivers bromelain in its natural matrix with cofactors intact — more bioavailable than isolated bromelain supplements.
- Müller S et al. (2004). Efficacy and tolerability of oral enzyme combinations in painful osteoarthritis of the hip. Clin Exp Rheumatol.
- Market
- Gaddiannaram market, Hyderabad
- Distance
- 8–14km
- Restocked
- Every 2 days
- Freshness
- Pressed within 24 hours of purchase
- Notes
- Bromelain concentration is highest in the core — we include the tough central core in pressing, though it's discarded in eating. This is a key advantage of cold-pressed over hand-squeezed.
Do
- Consume before or after meals for digestive enzyme benefit
- Include pineapple core in pressing — highest bromelain concentration
Don't
- Don't combine with blood thinners — bromelain has mild anticoagulant effects
- Don't consume before blood tests — bromelain can affect some test results
Bromelain is the reason fresh pineapple breaks down proteins so effectively that it can 'digest' your tongue if you eat too much — causing the tingling sensation. Gelatin-based desserts cannot be made with fresh pineapple because bromelain denatures the gelatin proteins. Cooking or canning destroys the enzyme.
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