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Overview: Have you ever heard that you can’t make Jello with fresh pineapple? Well, the reason behind this is a little protein called bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme (protease) naturally occurring in fresh pineapple.  It breaks down other proteins into smaller units, which is why fresh pineapple prevents Jello from becoming solid. The bromelain degrades […]