Ok, i've seen mention of this in other places online, but no one knows the reason for this.......i just ate 5 purple/brown fresh figs, and my tongue is burning!! Wow!! They were delicious, but why the burn?
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09-30-2009 07:03 AM #1
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Why do figs burn your tongue??
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09-30-2009 07:47 AM #2
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There must be bromelain in them. I get it from some melon and of course pineapples.
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09-30-2009 07:06 PM #3
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figs do not bother me but if I eat a lot of pineapple-I get it.
Margo
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