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Why are boogers salty? |
by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author
A recipe for boogers!
If you’ve ever had a runny nose that trickled down your upper lip before you could wipe it away, you’ve probably noticed that snot is kind of salty. Where do boogers get this yucky taste??
The purpose of boogers and snot is to trap dust, dirt, and germs that might otherwise get into your body through your nose. In order to do its job properly, snot needs to be sticky! Boogers get their stickiness from what they’re made of, which is mostly water, proteins, salt, and other things that occur naturally in your body. It’s your body’s natural salt that gives your boogers their distinct flavor!
Remember that salty or sweet, eating boogers is not a good idea. Boogers are full of things your body is trying to keep out, so it would SNOT be healthy to try and put those things back into your body!
A recipe for boogers!
Using a few kitchen ingredients, you can make your very own home-made boogers! (Gross!!)
All you need to do is soften two or three packets of unflavored gelatin in about half a cup of warm water. Allow it to set for a few minutes and then stir. Start slowly adding corn syrup to the mixture while stirring until your booger reaches its desired gooeyness! - If it starts to get too thick or dry, add some more water.
If you want, put your fake booger on a sheet of wax paper and test out its ability to catch stuff the way the boogers in your nose catch dirt and germs. Try things like shredded pieces of paper, pebbles, and more!
