How much methane can a cornish pasty produce?

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The discussion revolves around the theoretical methane production from consuming Cornish pasties, exploring the biological and dietary factors influencing flatulence. Participants share humorous anecdotes, scientific reasoning, and personal experiences related to digestion and gas production.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants theorize about the methane production potential of a Cornish pasty, suggesting that dietary fiber content may influence gas output.
  • Others argue that individual digestive systems vary significantly, making it impossible to calculate a definitive amount of methane produced from a pasty.
  • One participant humorously claims to have discovered a biological power source related to gas production, while another mentions the role of methane-producing bacteria in the intestines.
  • Several participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with flatulence, often in a light-hearted manner.
  • There are discussions about the composition of a Cornish pasty, with some participants debating the ingredients and their effects on gas production.
  • Some participants reference external research on methane production and its implications, indicating a serious interest in the topic.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact amount of methane produced from a Cornish pasty, with multiple competing views on the factors influencing gas production and individual variability in digestion.

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Limitations include the variability of individual digestive systems, the dependence on specific dietary components, and the unresolved nature of the calculations presented.

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Readers interested in the biological aspects of digestion, humor related to dietary effects, or the scientific exploration of methane production may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
Moonbear said:
Edit: Hmm...Wikipedia says it was the Cornish, not Welsh...my source of this information was Welsh, so he might have been a tad biased.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornish_pasty

Oh, I'm quite familiar with and fond of Cornish pastries. Also our home-grown meat pies. The absolute best are the local IGA's chicken pies. W doesn't buy them very often, but I used to eat at least one a day before I met her. They're about 18 x 10cm in area, and 6cm deep, with about a quarter of a BBQ's chicken and some peas and carrot chunks in gravy with a really great crust. Some onion powder, a bit of cumin, a couple of tablespoons of salt, and they're ready for snack time. :approve:

By the bye, never listen to a Welshman. If you have one as an acquaintance, be assured that he's just using you as a medium to get at your sheep.
 
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Danger said:
By the bye, never listen to a Welshman. If you have one as an acquaintance, be assured that he's just using you as a medium to get at your sheep.

:smile: We both worked with the sheep together. He's since returned to Wales to take over the family sheep farm (only farmer I know with a Ph.D.). The most important lesson I learned from him is don't try keeping up with the Brits when you go out drinking! He and his friends drank like fish! I weighed about 20 lbs less back then, and am lucky I survived the nights out drinking with him and his buddies.
 
  • #33
Moonbear said:
:smile: We both worked with the sheep together.

Gang rape?
 

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