Does raw cookie dough rise in your stomach?

This is a common concern, but the idea of cookie dough rising in your stomach is a myth.

Here's why:

* Yeast is inactive in the stomach: The rising of dough is caused by yeast, which produces carbon dioxide as it ferments. However, the acidic environment of the stomach kills yeast, preventing it from rising.

* Digestion breaks down food: Your stomach's main job is to break down food into smaller particles. Cookie dough, even raw, will be broken down by the stomach's acids and digestive enzymes.

However, there are other reasons to avoid eating raw cookie dough:

* Salmonella risk: Raw eggs can contain harmful bacteria like Salmonella. Eating raw cookie dough increases the risk of food poisoning.

* Flour can be contaminated: Flour can contain E. coli bacteria. While baking kills these bacteria, eating raw dough exposes you to the risk of infection.

The bottom line is: Don't worry about cookie dough rising in your stomach, but do be mindful of the potential health risks associated with eating it raw.