Why do chinese restaurants serve pineapple after dinner?

Question

Why do chinese restaurants serve pineapple after dinner?

Answer 1

it is said that it is god for your digestion...

at least that is what I've heard

Answer 2

They don't where I live.  A fortune cookie is about it.

Answer 3

I never heard of this. However, Chinese are big fruit eaters. My Chinese in-laws love fruit and so do my kids. The local Chinese buffet we patronize always has fruit.

Answer 4

I've never heard of pineapple.... they serve orange slices everywhere I've been.  It's sweet, refreshing, and a light alternative to a heavy dessert.

Answer 5

I've been told it gets the scraps from your teeth. Similar to brushing.

Answer 6

lucky u,where do u live?ive never gotten pineapple.if im lucky and get anything at all,its one dry little cookie!!!!

Answer 7

theyre supposed to give you tangerines. tangerines are lucky.

Answer 8

The enzymes in Pineapple aid digestion.

Very good after dinner.

Answer 9

Most Chinese restaurants I've gone to will serve orange slices.  The orange slices (I'm sure it's the same idea with the pineapple) helps clease the palate and aids with digestion.

Answer 10

probably where you live pineapple are more plentiful than other fruit,   here in Australia the Chinese restaurants serve orange slices or watermelon

Answer 11

It refreshes and cleanses the palate.