Bromelain Powder 150gdu (Ananas comosus)

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme extracted from pineapple (Ananas comosus), most concentrated in the stem and core. This powder is standardized to 150 GDU (gelatin dissolving units), a measure of enzymatic activity.

🌿 What It Is

• Derived from pineapple stem and juice
• Sold as a fine, pale yellow powder
• Potency measured in GDU rather than weight alone

🌾 Traditional Use

Bromelain has a long history of use among indigenous peoples of Central and South America.

• Applied topically in folk practice for skin care
• Taken orally in traditional preparations for digestive support
• Used in folk remedies related to soreness and swelling

🥩 Culinary Use

• Works as a natural meat tenderizer
• Breaks down tough protein fibers when applied before cooking
• Use sparingly; too much can turn meat mushy

🧂 How to Use It

• For tenderizing: rub a small amount onto meat and let sit 15-30 minutes before cooking
• For other traditional preparations, follow a trusted recipe or practitioner's guidance
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light

Sold by the ounce, packed in a small tin.