Available online and in stores, meat tenderizing powder contains enzymes, such as bromelain found in pineapples or papain derived from papayas, that help break down the muscle fibers in the meat ...

The Bromelain Market is driven by growing demand across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and cosmetics ...

Because bromelain breaks down proteins, it can "eat away" at your flesh. For this reason, it's also an ingredient in meat tenderizer. But as soon as you swallow the fruit, your stomach acids ...