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What does it mean?
The speaker jokes about a made-up scientific term related to corn or protein, clarifying they did not actually create it.
In plain terms
The speaker says they did not make up the strange scientific term.
What can you take from it?
Don't take confusing science terms at face value.

Where it applies

  • explaining food science
  • discussing ingredients
  • lightning moments

Putting it to work

  • question technical terms
  • verify facts
  • use humor to explain

Questions to consider

  • Have you heard strange food terms before?
  • Do you trust scientific jargon?

Another view

This is a very short joke with little broader meaning.

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