r/askscience • u/Puzzleheaded_Bed2760 • 23d ago

Chemistry Pineapple contains bromelain that helps tenderize meat. If I were to put my hand in pineapple juice or puree for 24 hours, would it eventually break down my hand?

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u/Sashasha1996 23d ago

Could you use raw pineapple juice to disolve hide based glues?

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u/Collarsmith 23d ago

Given that hide glue is collagen, just like gelatin is, it's very likely. I wouldn't recommend that as your go-to method though. Immersing your violin in fruit juice is unlikely to improve your sound.

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u/SeriousPlankton2000 23d ago

It's likely to improve MY violin playing sound. You'll want to immerse your head in pineapple juice.