I was thinking you aren't supose to put pineapple in jello but wasn't sure why and was wondering if there were other fruits you should not put in.
2007-01-04 08:33:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The reason for pineapple is that it has enzymes in it that break down the gelatin (protein), so it won't set up. I was thinking other citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit) won't work, too, but I'm not sure why that would be.
2007-01-04 08:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by pluck_tyson 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pineapple, papaya, kiwi,
Pineapple contains bromelain and papaya contains papain. Both are enzymes also used as meat tenderizers. Remember that Jello is made from beef gelatin (animal protein) which is basically meat.
2007-01-04 08:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just raw pineapple......canned or cooked may be used. I use pineapple in my jello salads all the time....
2007-01-04 08:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Swirly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pineapple that has not been canned. In other words, the 'raw' pineapple contains an enzyme which digests protein and so Jell-O will be liquified .
2007-01-04 08:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't put pineapple, kiwi or papaya in jello. They prevent it from setting.
2007-01-04 08:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by stabra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pineapple. It won't set .
2007-01-04 08:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by vh1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PINEAPPLE IS FINE BUT BANANAS A NASTY...THEY FLOAT TO THE TOP AND TURN BROWN
2007-01-04 08:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by Misti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pineapple. It won't set up.
2007-01-04 08:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by blb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomato would be BAD (yes it is to a fruit)
2007-01-04 08:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by Yahoo Answer Rat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that has alot of juice in it or goes brown quickly!
banana
pineapple
apples
mango
etc..
2007-01-04 08:40:51 · answer #10 · answered by *L-I-V-E* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋