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There is no chitin naturally present in the human stomach, as chitin grows in fungi and arthropods.

However, when such organisms are eaten, the gastric juices in the stomach naturally break down chitin. Also, chitinases (enzymes) can break down chitin.
There is no chitin naturally present in the human stomach, as chitin grows in fungi and arthropods.

However, when such organisms are eaten, the gastric juices in the stomach naturally break down chitin. Also, chitinases (enzymes) can break down chitin.

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