Another Reason People Love This Trick
There's also a culinary reason people sometimes salt fruit.
A tiny amount of salt can enhance sweetness and balance acidity.
This principle is used in many kitchens.
A pinch of salt can make certain desserts taste sweeter without actually adding sugar.
It's the same basic idea behind adding a small amount of salt to chocolate desserts, caramel, watermelon, tomatoes, or other foods.
Pineapple already has a natural balance of sweetness and acidity.
A very mild salt treatment can make those flavors seem more pronounced.
So even apart from the bromelain discussion, there may be a flavor benefit.
