How much methane can a cornish pasty produce?

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The discussion centers on the methane production potential of consuming Cornish pasties exclusively. Participants debate the pasty's fiber content, suggesting it may not produce significant flatulence due to low fiber levels. Theoretical calculations estimate that a 500g pasty could yield around 65g of methane daily, depending on individual gut bacteria, which vary among people. Humor is prevalent, with jokes about flatulence and the cultural significance of pasties, which are meat-filled pastries popular in Britain. The conversation also touches on the efficiency of human-generated methane as a power source, with playful suggestions about using it for energy. Overall, the thread combines scientific inquiry with light-hearted banter about dietary habits and cultural differences.
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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.
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: We both worked with the sheep together.

Gang rape?
 

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