Saturday's Food Tip: Adding Pineapple to Gelatin

Fruit flavored gelatin is cool and refreshing on a hot summer’s day. And most children enjoy this simple treat.



The easiest way to "jazz up" fruit flavored gelatin is to fold in some fresh or canned fruit to the mixture before it completely sets. But did you ever wonder why most gelatin packages tell you to avoid adding pineapple? Well, that’s because pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that prevents the gelatin from jelling.



There’s a way to get rid of the bromelain. Before you add the pineapple or juice to the gelatin, heat them. The heat will destroy the enzyme and the gelatin will set as usual.