2007-03-12 23:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by greenfish 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Corn poop is one of the greatest mysteries in life.
When we chew corn, the outer coating slips off the inner kernal. This outer yellow coating is almost entirely cellulose, and is indigestible. It passes through the gut untouched, and emerges looking like a whole kernal, although it is mostly just the outer skin. The inside of the kernal is starchy and digestible, and that is the part that we succeed in chewing up.
2007-03-12 23:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by mom_princess77 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some of it is digested, and then you get calories and vitamins and nutrients from it. Even undigested, it is good because its a great source of fiber to keep your intestines cleaned out and working well.
2007-03-13 06:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter if it comes out still undigested, the point is savoring the sweet and good taste of the corn. if it still bothers you, don't eat corn.
2007-03-13 07:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by lorelie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Might Need False Teeth To Chew It Properly
2007-03-13 06:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by NV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diana, thanks for solving one of the great mysteries of life. I've wondered that about corn, too. I will continue to eat it, not only for the health benifits, but becasue it's always been my favorite veggie and is now a comfort food.
2007-03-13 09:33:39 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy_Vegan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That´s the idea... is pure fiber
2007-03-13 06:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Casper A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋