Corny Jokes

We know that corn is mostly a carbohydrate that contains very low to little amount of fat.  Ever wonder how we get corn oil?

A small amount of oil is trapped inside the germ of the grain and processors press that oil and separate the fat from all the water (either via displacement or a centrifuge).  The encapsulated fat is what feeds the corn as it grows.

Oh, but the reason I thought of this post:
Why do corn-on-the-kobs make such a great bartenders?

-Because they love to listen with their ears...

Holey Crackers...so divine

Ever wonder why Ritz, Cheez-Its and graham crackers have holes in them?  Because the dough is composed of flour, water and other ingredients, the baking process causes the dough to rise and form air pockets.  If holes were not present, the trapped air would cause breaking, uneven cooking and cracker explosions.

But the real question is, why is there a hole in my donut and why does it cost $1.10 to buy a dozen donut holes?

Yarghhhh, you scurvy dawgs

You know how swashbuckling pirates always refer to one another as "scurvy dogs?"  This is due in part due to a Vitamin C deficiency that would cause bleeding in the gums, cracking in the skin and loss of teeth.  These sailors called the disease, "scurvy," which actually comes from the word scorbutus (Vitamin C's chemical name is ascorbic acid).

To celebrate this random fact, I introduce to you the new Pirates of the Caribbean trailer! Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Did you know...

Many lactose intolerant individuals can still consume cheese despite the fact cheese contains dairy.  This is due in part to enzymes that consume the lactose sugars in the cheese making process.

Update: Whoa, major clarification-  What I meant to say is that certain types of cheeses may be consumed by L.I. individuals.  This does not guarantee your intestinal tract immunity if you are L.I.  Sorry if I caused any bloating, upset stomachs and other words that rhyme with gonorrhea.