Can you eat wood?

I'm trying to resolve an argument.

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I'm trying to resolve an argument.

I just got started testing Google Bard, so I fed this question to it and got this reply:

No, humans cannot eat wood. Wood is made of cellulose, which is a type of fiber that is not digestible by humans. If you eat wood, it will pass through your digestive system without being absorbed. In some cases, eating wood can cause blockages in the digestive tract, which can be dangerous.

There are some animals that can eat wood, such as termites and beavers. These animals have special enzymes that help them to digest cellulose. Humans do not have these enzymes, so we cannot eat wood without getting sick.

What about those dried wood snacks?

dried wood snacks?

I have never heard of this and I can’t find anything online.

Got a link?

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oak-bark

Ohh, so it seems like bark is edible but wood isn't. Definitely chimes with other answers above.

Oak Bark: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, and More

Oak bark can be dried and ground into a powder for topical and oral use, and it has been used for medicinal purposes throughout history. This article tells you everything you need to know about oak bark.

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I think our dude’s been eating potpouri.