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Do different brands of popcorn leave different amounts of unpopped kernels?
Popcorn pops based on the moisture content held inside the kernel and yes does vary by brand, age of the kernels and storage times.
What are facts about popcorn?
Popcorn is considered a grain in the food groups, & it's scientific name is called a Zea Mays Everta. Each kernel contains some moisture inside of it & the outer covering on a kernel is called a hull. I'm pretty sure that there are only 9 types of popcorn, but I could say there's about 10. Some Native Americans used popcorn for money in the earlier days. Also, popcorn pops best between 400-460 degrees Fahrenheit.
Does popcorn grow from a seed?
yes because if you buy a popcorn bag their will be seeds so if you put it in the microwave they will turn into ready popcorn
Is popcorn a monocot or dicot?
Since popcorn was corn to begin with, and corn is a monocot, then "popcorn" is a monocot, although it won't grow into one if its already been cooked.
What were the discoveries?
popcorn
Why does popcorn have to pop?
moisture
What is inside an unpopped popcorn kernal?
moisture which makes the kernels turn into popcorn
How does the storage temperature of popcorn affect the ratio of kernels popped?
The storage temperature of popcorn affects the ratio of kernels popped, because if you freeze the kernels, it messes with the moisture in the middle of the kernels. (The moisture is what heats up, causing the popcorn to explode.)But when the popcorn is stored at room temperature the moisture is not altered in any way, making it the BEST way to pop the kernel.
Can you change the moisture content in popcorn?
If the unpopped popcorn is too dry, it will not pop, as it is the pressure from steam building up inside the popcorn shell which makes it pop. To remoisten dried out popcorn one could try to put the popcorn in a plastic bag or airtight container in the fridge with some slices of raw potato. The moisture from the potato slices should then evaporate and get absorbed by the popcorn.
How does jiffy pop heat the popcorn?
The hot air inside the popper heats up moisture inside the kernel of popcorn and it explodes, creating popcorn.
Why do kernels explode?
If you are discussing popcorn kernels here (I wasnt sure) it is because they have moisture inside of them and when they are heated,moisture expands and they Pop.
What makes popcorn really pop?
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.
How do you know if popcorn kernels have expired?
You could try popping it. Usually you can tell very quickly, because if the kernels are too old, they won't pop very well. For microwave popcorn, the kernels will remain at the bottom of the bag. Popcorn has a shelf life of approximately two years. After this, it loses moisture and can become stale. It can also expire if the kernels are not stored properly. Popcorn dries out. The tiny bit of moisture inside the kernel is what causes it to pop. Without the moisture, the kernel remains.
Why doesn't popcorn pop if pierced?
Popcorn pops because of the moisture trapped inside. When that moisture heats up, the molecules move apart. When there's no more room, the kernels burst open (which lets the steam out, so the popcorn isn't soggy. So, if you pierce the kernels, you're letting the moisture out instead of causing it to expand within the trapped space. (Dried out kernels don't pop.)
Is popcorn a nut?
Popcorn is a type of sweet corn which has a little more moisture than average. When heated, the water boils into steam and the hull of the corn kernel ruptures explosively. That's the "pop!" part of the popcorn.
What explodes when the moisture in popcorn gets about 400 degrees Fahrenheit?
Nothing does. The moisture, when heated, produces higher pressure inside the popcorn. Think of it as similar to a tire blow out... The heat of the road, heat generated by friction, etc increases the pressure in the tire and "boom."
How does different brands of popcorn affect the unpopped kernels?
Popping ability it related to the toughness of the outer hull of the popcorn and the moisture content of the kernel. The best popping brands have a thinner outer shell and a higher moisture content. They have been hybridized to produce these qualities.
