Why does the stuff that accumulates under your toenails smell of Parmesan cheese?

Question

Is this where the Italians get it from?

Answer 1

Uhhh.... I guess....

Answer 2

There's a simple, pretty gross answer to that. Bacteria! They like to live in damp, moist locales, and your feet fit the bill well. As a byproduct of turning basic sugars from the stuff under your toes into food, they produce foul smelling gasses. That accounts for the smell. The taste? Well, I can't say I've ever indulged myself, and can find no scientific literature online regarding why it should taste good, some I'm going to speculate it's either a psychological response for _some_ reason that you like eating toejam, or thse pesky critters living under there are making some sort of delicious chemical somehow. Regardless, I would recommend not eating that stuff. There simply has to be pathogens in there, and I don't want you getting sick! Hope that helped clear things up. Cheers!

Answer 3

Well, what do you think parmesan cheese is made of? Save money and just use what you have at home.

Answer 4

In your case, I would assume that its from lack of cleanliness, wash more often then your toes wont smell of anything but soap & water. If an Italian is in the habit of not bathing often enough as you are, I'm sure they smell " cheesey" too.

Answer 5

its only a part of it, they also took some from the armpit and some from the "you-know-where" part...blend it together with some cheese and there you go, parmesan!

Answer 6

WTF?????

I noticed it smelled weird but never made that connection!Being Italian,I can assure they DON"T!

Answer 7

I don't know but I wouldn't recommend putting any on your pizza