Like so many other foods that we eat, they need to be processed to make them more nutritional and easier to digest. nixtamalization is one example for corn, as is fermentation
Yep. It's why we can't eat things like raw meat: part of the reason we made it big as a species was by outsourcing most of the digestive pre-processing for food to things like fire and grindstones, then devoted the energy ordinarily used in the body for breaking down complex molecules, powerful teeth and jaw structure, and complex digestive tracts instead to things like a bigger brain and anxiety.
Not just “tough enough” but we lack an enzyme to break it down (cellulase I guess). It’s why humans can’t get energy from “hard” plant parts like wood, or walnut shells… or corn.
It's really just the pericarp of corn kernels. Everything within it is digested. If you were to take a close look into the toilet bowl, you'd notice that those intact looking kernels are filled with fecal matter. (Not that I've ever done that. I trust science on this matter)
Ya. Humans can’t digest fiber and water disappears in the digestive tract. As does sugar. Which makes up essentially everything in corn. What you shit out is a cellulose husk
kaijuuGold
natures ass squeegee
demosteness
This is statistically impossible
downvoteacct
So. . . at the waste treatment plant, do they have a pile of corn that made it through the process?
Deeldee
But...but..y-you didn't have any corn!!
ElbowDeepinaTinyOctopus
Galfronon
Fiber is an important part of a daily diet.
wormfood
So if I eat corn without chewing it, will I get the sensation of being full without any calories? #lifehax
NYC2BrklynCubz
Retardigraded
You think you're better than me because you're digestible?
SunAnvil
When did I eat corn!? - everyone probably
Botticelliii
"It's just good fiber..."
snrsquishy101
Probably because its still on the cob
Svartsinn
That corn makes it all the way through primary sewage treatment. Just a shit soup garnished with corn and tampon inserters.
lurkerthatoccationallywantstocomment
Like so many other foods that we eat, they need to be processed to make them more nutritional and easier to digest. nixtamalization is one example for corn, as is fermentation
Meltemi
Yep. It's why we can't eat things like raw meat: part of the reason we made it big as a species was by outsourcing most of the digestive pre-processing for food to things like fire and grindstones, then devoted the energy ordinarily used in the body for breaking down complex molecules, powerful teeth and jaw structure, and complex digestive tracts instead to things like a bigger brain and anxiety.
PatrickDiomedes
also blueberry skin
ActionJohnnie
I always add corn and peanuts to my chili.
someoneelsesgrandma
Why?
pinkmilkyway
Idonotkillpeoplethatismyleastfavoritethingtodo
That is because you're not supposed to swallow the cob.
OppaGangnamPyle
I just get so excited it just happens
Idonotkillpeoplethatismyleastfavoritethingtodo
Can't blame you.
tomatoboy
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-can-you-see-corn-in-poop/
lelindepage
TL;DR: Corn kernels are seeds, and they’re coated in cellulose. Cellulose is “tough enough to withstand the rigors of the human digestive system.”
OverwhelmingSurplusOfDiggity
Not just “tough enough” but we lack an enzyme to break it down (cellulase I guess). It’s why humans can’t get energy from “hard” plant parts like wood, or walnut shells… or corn.
Whiskey461
You're supposed to chew the corn
OmnesMundiLardum
OP is more of a seagull than a pig. Pigs at least chew.
ShareACokeWithLeroyJenkins
I do chew the corn. I have sat there and chewed the corn to literal paste every bite. Still comes out whole
DustyMcKnuckles
BubblesTheFish
Fucking coward.
LanceCorporalBadger
Don’t tell me how to live my life, seeing it the next day in my poop reminds me of what a wonderful meal I had. I love corn!
Whiskey461
AtsaMattaForMe
ItSeemsYouHaveSufferedaTerribleFate
Oh god, please not again
MeatPopsicleMultiPass
I saw an IG reel once of a dude jokingly shitting out corn, rinsing it in a strainer, and eating it again. Then looping the video.
FBKatB3tadotcom1
Just be glad he wasn't doing it in reverse.....
GenesisNynja
Yeah i think it was like “how to afford a house in 2023” or something lol
AtsaMattaForMe
alexcoldt
Still one of the most visually stunning scenes ever mad.
AntiTrollPatrol
AGREED
anthezium
what movie?
zeecapteinaliz
Pirates of the Caribbean, At World's End.
RyvaTheRenamon
Master and Commander
LoitninStroik
No, but that was a good movie, too.
Aldante92
It's one of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies
Aldante92
Just looked it up, it's At World's End
FiftyShadesOfCauliflower
It's really just the pericarp of corn kernels. Everything within it is digested. If you were to take a close look into the toilet bowl, you'd notice that those intact looking kernels are filled with fecal matter. (Not that I've ever done that. I trust science on this matter)
krslvsasuka101
Fudge stuffed corn kernels. Yum.
MileysVirus
spiceass9000
Ya. Humans can’t digest fiber and water disappears in the digestive tract. As does sugar. Which makes up essentially everything in corn. What you shit out is a cellulose husk
BritishGingerLefty
Indeed, they taste awful second time around.
OverwhelmingSurplusOfDiggity
If you have a bad enough head cold, they don’t taste much different for at least the first two or three times.
RevolutionOnHerLips
so that's why the texture is different
kullinnuppi
Also the taste difference is subtle butt it's there
ICommentToMakePeopleSmile
ingridwebb88
Understopper
Noevilgifs