Klarinet Archive - Posting 000721.txt from 1997/03

From: "Diane Karius, Ph.D." <dikarius@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Reed Watering
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 12:14:47 -0500

> How about the binding material of the cane fibers, I believe its called
> lignin? Is this digestable by anything?
>
Not in the mouth - It's a protein and amylase only works on starches.
Pepsin (in the stomach) could probably chew it if you were in the habit
of actually eating your reeds...
Diane R. Karius, Ph.D.
Department of Physiology
University of Health Sciences
2105 Independence Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64124
email: dikarius@-----.EDU

   
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