Why did my corn come out red?

The red to purplish tint in corn late in the season results from an overabundance of photosynthetic sugars in the stalk and leaves. Sugar was produced by photosynthesis, but the plant had few or no kernels in which to move the sugar. Essentially, there was a sink-source imbalance in the plant.

Can food look like blood in stool?

Often, blood can make your stool look very dark and almost black. Foods like black licorice, beets, dark berries (blueberries and blackberries) and red gelatin can all make your poop look very dark.

What looks like corn in stool?

Sighting food in poop isn’t unusual, Sewell says. But pay attention to how the food looks. It’s totally normal to find pieces of corn kernels, for example, which have indigestible bits made of a plant fiber called cellulose.

Why do I have red corn in my stool?

The number one cause of red corn in stool is the consumption of red corn. If you don’t put it in, it won’t be there to come out. The number two (pun intended) cause of red corn in stool is you not chewing your food thoroughly.

When to see a doctor about red corn?

They are considered a “dietary fiber” and will pass through you largely unchanged. If you have not recently consumed any red corn kernels, or red foods (such as beets) along with regular corn, you might want to see a doctor. Corn is very difficult to digest. I heard a commentator on the radio in Sydney, Australia recently.

Why do corn kernels stay in your stomach?

The cellulose in the cell walls of corn kernels are indigestible and strong enough to survive your stomach acids and digestive system all the way to the exit. Even if you do chew them up, they are still there, just not in a recognizable form. They are considered a “dietary fiber” and will pass through you largely unchanged.

What kind of digestive problems does sweet corn cause?

Carbohydrate Digestion Disorders. Sweet corn is a high-carbohydrate food, with 23.5 grams per cup. The carbohydrate content is comprised of three types of carbs — fiber, starch and sucrose. All three can cause digestive problems for certain people.