I found out allergic to pineapple. It makes my tongue sting a bit. Can I prevent this and still eat pinapple?

Question

I am really upset and would be really greatful if anyone has any good advice. I really love pineapple and I am also allergic to cocoa. When I drink pinapple juice or eat anything else that isn't just plain fresh pineapple, I am okay. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I'd be really grateful if you'd try tp help with my problem. xoxo. <3

Answer 1

I wouldn't call that an "allergy", but yes it is a reaction to the pineapple. The same things happens to me, but only here in the United States. A few years ago I decided that I just wouldn't like pineapples because I didn't like that feeling. But in the last two years I've been to South America a few times and wow, those pineapples are YUM! So I ate lots of it and it never made my tongue feel funny. Now I've been back in the States again and I can eat pineapple, but just not in really large amounts, otherwise my tongue starts reacting again.

Here's part of an article I found on Wikipedia:

Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which digests food by breaking down protein. Pineapple juice can thus be used as a marinade and tenderizer for meat. The enzymes in pineapples can interfere with the preparation of some foods, such as jelly or other gelatin-based desserts. There is significant evidence pointing to the anti-inflammatory benefits of bromelain. Some have claimed that pineapple has benefits for some intestinal disorders while others claim that it helps to induce childbirth when a baby is overdue. These enzymes can be hazardous to someone suffering from certain protein deficiencies or disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It can also be used to enhance digestion. Despite these benefits, fresh pineapple may cause irritation of the tip of the tongue in some cases. Some may describe this sensation as a raw tingling of Vitamin C or a charge from a nine volt battery. This condition is only temporary and will most likely resolve itself within an hour

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi. I myself have a slight pineapple allergy. I'm also an EMT. I'm allergic to a ton of other raw fruits, too: apples, strawberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, plums and a few more I can't remember. I wasn't always allergic to these. My point is that you can develop allergies later in life, so you need to be careful with All raw fruits you eat from now on. A little stinging on your tongue is just the beginning of what could be a serious anaphylactic reaction. After tongue stinging comes tongue and lip swelling and itching, then possible throat swelling and itching that could lead to your throat swelling the whole way. The only thing that can relieve that is whats called an Epi-pen (a shot you can give yourself of adrenaline/epinephrine) or an IV of Benadryl from the paramedics. Neither option is very fun.
I wouldn't take the risk of eating raw pineapple again, no matter how good it tastes. It's just not worth taking the chance. Just drink the pineapple juice you like (although, I'd still be careful with that too). And, as I said before, be careful of All raw fruits you eat in the future. If you want to try a piece of fruit, take a small bite, then wait 20 minutes...if nothing happens, then you are safe to eat it. I would follow the same procedure with the pineapple juice and other fruit juices. An allergic reaction should surface within 20 minutes if you are going to have one.

Answer 4

There are several medications that a patient can take to relieve food allergy symptoms that are not part of an anaphylactic reaction. These include antihistamines to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms, hives, or sneezing and a runny nose. Bronchodilators can relieve asthma symptoms. These medications are taken after people have inadvertently ingested a food to which they are allergic but are not effective in preventing an allergic reaction when taken prior to eating the food. No medication in any form can be taken before eating a certain food that will reliably prevent an allergic reaction to that food.

There are a few non-approved treatments for food allergies. One involves injections containing small quantities of the food extracts to which the patient is allergic. These shots are given on a regular basis for a long period of time with the aim of "desensitizing" the patient to the food allergen. Researchers have not yet proven that allergy shots relieve food allergies.

Answer 5

Pineapple Allergy

Answer 6

Were you actually diagnosed with the pinapple allergy or do you just think you are allergic because you get the stinging? I get the same thing with fresh pineapple only. I have heard about and considered "oral allergy syndrome." I've attatched a link below or you could google it.

Answer 7

I myself have allergies. I am allergic to many, many things. But now I am able to eat and drink the things I'm allergic to because I started to get allergy shots. They have really helped. You should ask your doctor more about allergy shots and if they are right for you. I hope you are able to enjoy pineapples and cocoa again.

Answer 8

Based on my experience, you need to put a at least half teaspoon of salt or even lesser and rub it all over the pineapple before cutting it. I've tried doing and it really works!

Answer 9

you need to stay away from it, and be careful you don't eat anything made with pineapple. Continuing could cause a severe reaction, causing your throat and tongue to swell.

Answer 10

The only way to help lesson the allergy would be allergy shots but I am not sure if they have those for food allergies.