On further reasearch, it turns out that pineapple contains papain and bromelain.Both papain and Bromelain are digestive enzymes that help in protein digestion. Both are used as digestive aids.
So when the Hawaiians and the south east Asians say that pineapple is a "Natural Antacid," they are wrong.In fact, pineapple juice is acidic! The pineapple would be appropriately called a digestive aid.
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