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Each kernel has a little moisture in it. When the moisture is heated and boils, since the kernel is sealed, it explodes under pressure from the boiling moisture which has no where to go.
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How does a popcorn kernal pop?
The HEAT makes it pop.
What substance inside popcorn makes it pop?
its the water inside
Can you make popcorn on a radiator?
The radiator would not be hot enough to trigger the chemical reaction which makes the popcorn pop.
What temperature does popcorn pop?
Popcorn starts popping at 450 degrees FAHRENHEIT! popcorn can also pop in the fridge which is a great sciencefair project. The answer would be that it really depends on the microwave. With mine is 1 min 45 seconds.This will give you the best popcorn. That is a really good question.
Who makes Trails End popcorn for the Boy Scouts of America?
Pop Weaver produces the Trails End popcorn brand.
What makes a popcorn seed pop when heated?
The water inside expands when heated.
Will warming popcorn help it?
it makes it taste good!! otherwise... no clue
Why will frozen popcorn pop more kernels than room temperature popcorn?
Water expands when frozen, so it pressurizes the kernels. This makes them easier to 'pop' when the water boils and tries to escape all at once.
What is the most effective way to pop popcorn?
what is the most affective way to pop popcorn?
What does popcorn sound like when cooking?
Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..Pop..
What ingredient makes microwave popcorn pop?
The popcorn kernels all contain a drop of water that turns to steam when it is heated. The steam expands the kernel until it pops.
What can you name a popcorn store?
pop in here! pop its! pops! (your names) gormet popcorn! (your city) gormet popcorn luv r corn
