2006-09-16 11:13:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's merely the husk that's not digested.You will however digest the polysaccharides(starches).The human body is incapable of digesting any fiber though soluble fiber can follow different routes than insoluble fiber.This is thought to be a mechanism evolved by plants to propagate their species.If an animal ingests the seed(depending on the animal in question) without breaking the husk the seed stays intact and is later excreted.Where it will germinate.Ensuring the survival of the species.
2006-09-16 11:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by joecseko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hull is very tough, which is not unusual for plant seeds. Some plant seeds (e.g. tomatoes) survive the digestion process sprout, um, later.
Corn, has been selectively bred to the point where it does not seed itself, either by dispersion or digestion.
2006-09-16 18:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the enzymes in your stomache will not dissolve the husk of the corn
2006-09-16 18:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by Toni M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cellulose is not digestable by the human body.. cows love it tho.
2006-09-16 18:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so you know when it has been the right amount of time for corn to be passed through your body...
2006-09-16 18:20:55 · answer #5 · answered by MstrChief55 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it dose only the shell remain your body cannot use it.
2006-09-16 18:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋