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Legumes can cause gas because they contain a sugar, oligosaccharide, which is a large molecule that is not broken down and absorbed by the lining of the small intestine as other sugars are. This is because the humans do not produce alpha-galactosidase, the enzyme that breaks down oligosaccharides. The oligosaccharides pass through to the large intestine intact, where bacteria break them down. The bacteria produce the gas. You can add alpha-galactosidase in the form of an enzyme supplement just before eating, although it is not appropriate for people with Diabetes or the genetic disease galactosemia, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar level in general and galactose in particular. Because the alpha-galactosidase is grown on a fungus, people who have mold Allergies may have an allergic reaction to the supplement. The most popular brand of enzyme, Beano, contains Gelatin from fish, so vegetarians may want to use a brand called BeanZyme, which is vegan.
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Can dogs eat legumes?
Yes, but they shouldn't be the main component of their diet. Legumes have a lot of fiber and can cause gas and loose stool in dogs.
The bacteria that feeds on legumes to cause nitrification are?
rhizobium
What are grasses and legumes considered in a horses diet?
Grasses and Legumes (hay) are considered "roughage" or "forage" they make up the most important part of a horse's diet. Note that legumes are very rich, and should not be a large part of the horses diet. Alfalfa and Clover are legumes, and too much rich food, like legumes, can cause life threatening stones in the horses stomach that require surgery to remove.
In the nitrogen cycle bacteria that live on the roots of plants?
change nitrogen gas into ammonia
Do English peas or green peas cause gas?
I don't think that any of these peas cause gas. Gas is natural but somethings do cause gas but Im not sure that any of these peas cause gas.
How should you store dry legumes and how should you cooked legumes?
store dry legumes in an air tight container and freeze cooked legumes
What do legumes eat?
Legumes are not consumers, they are producers. Legumes are PLANTS. Thus they don't eat anything.
Can gas cause your arms to hurt?
Can gas cause your arms to hurt?
Do peanuts cause gas?
Yes, they do cause considerable ammounts of gas.
Does pudding cause gas?
It can cause gas depending on what ingredient you have put in it.
Can dogs eat hummas?
No, dogs should not eat any legumes as it can cause too much wind and indigestion for dogs.
What can you take for passing gas when it smells bad?
Nothing, just watch your diet. Spicy foods, legumes (beans, nuts, etc), any other foods that give you gas should be avoided.
