Farting More After Eating Beans: Why Does it Happen?

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In summary, eating beans can lead to increased flatulence due to the presence of oligosaccharides that are not digested in the small intestine and are instead broken down by bacteria in the large intestine, producing gas. While there is no correlation between smell and power in farts, methane (similar to natural gas) is the main combustible gas in farts and can be used to power engines. However, obtaining methane from biological waste is not necessary as natural gas is abundant. A trial has been conducted with different brands of beans and it has been found that Aldi beans produce better farts. The idea of using farts as a source of fuel for transportation is not feasible and may be seen as a joke.
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Why do I fart more when I eat Beans?
 
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http://flatulencecures.com/baked-beans-fart

The way baked beans make you fart starts with oligosaccharides such as raffinose and stachyose. These carbohydrates are made of molecules that are too large to be absorbed in our small intestine during digestion. Instead they pass through to the large intestine intact.

While the digestive processes of the small intestine cannot usually breakdown oligosaccharides, the bacteria in our colon thrive on them. A meal high in raffinose, stachyose and other oligosaccharides like beans, will invariably lead to an increase in certain bacteria in the lower intestine.This process of breaking down the soluble fiber also produces large amounts of hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide gas. All of which increases flatulence, often significantly to say the least.
 
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So how many farts would it take to power a motorbike for one mile? and would there be more energy in a smelly fart rather than just wind?
 
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What do you think?
 
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Not sure that's why I am asking the question
 
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How do you think you could find out the answer? Perhaps as a starting point you could look at the gases involved.
 
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Propelling a motorbike using Hydrogen would probably be a little dangerous, but used in a confined space and strictly monitored, might produce good results.

What gases are produced when Hydrogen is burned?
 
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lee121 said:
What gases are produced when Hydrogen is burned?

2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)

In other words you get water.
 
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Woww really? I think I am onto something here.

If you did a smelly fart in a bottle and opened it 1 year later. would it still be smelly?
 
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Tell you what, Beans are truly a magical food, they could save the planet
 
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Do you seriously believe that farts could be collected enough to fuel transport or are you just joking here?
 
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Why not? Humans farting are destroying the ozone layer, if we could harness the gases and compress them into canisters, then not are we saving the world but also producing a gas that could power transport and also save the world.

I was just wondering how many farts would take to power a motor bike for a mile?
 
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That's why I asked, does a smelly fart contain more energy than a windy one? Hence; eating more beans to create more smelly farts.
 
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There is absolutely NO correlation between smell and power.
 
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Methane (similar to natural gas from the ground), and not hydrogen, is the main combustable gas in a fart, it produces water and CO2 when burned.
Internal combustion engines can be configured to run on mainly methane, however since natural gas is abundant there is no need to obtain an additional supply from biological waste of any kind.
Hydrogen sulphide (also present in natural gas), is the main smelly gas, it too is combustable and produces water and SO2, (also somewhat smelly)
 
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Good news, Did a trial on the best beans to produce the best farts and it seems Aldi beans have the edge over Heinz beans. Methane gas is expensive to source, farts are many and free so will continue with me experiment.

Anyway have compress farts into a chamber and will try it out tomorrow with a model Grifter 4 x 4 model car, will keep you updated on the results
 
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I've stopped believing this is anything but a joke.
 
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FAQ: Farting More After Eating Beans: Why Does it Happen?

Why do beans cause more farting?

Beans contain high amounts of complex sugars called oligosaccharides. These sugars cannot be broken down by the enzymes in our small intestine, so they pass into the large intestine where they are fermented by bacteria. This fermentation process produces gas, which is released as flatulence.

Why do some people fart more after eating beans than others?

Some people have a higher amount of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase in their small intestine, which helps break down the oligosaccharides in beans. This means they may experience less gas production and farting after eating beans compared to those with lower levels of the enzyme.

Can I prevent farting after eating beans?

Yes, you can try soaking beans overnight and then rinsing them before cooking. This can help reduce the amount of oligosaccharides in the beans. You can also gradually increase your intake of beans to allow your body to adjust and produce less gas.

Are there any health risks associated with farting more after eating beans?

Farting after eating beans is a normal and natural bodily function. However, excessive farting can be a symptom of certain digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or lactose intolerance. If you experience severe or frequent farting after eating beans, it is best to consult a doctor.

Can I still enjoy beans if they make me fart more?

Yes, you can still enjoy beans in moderation. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients. If farting after eating beans is a concern for you, try incorporating other gas-reducing foods into your diet such as ginger, peppermint, or fennel.

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