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What does a popcorn kernel look like and how does that design contribute to the popping of the popcorn?
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∙ 15y ago
The kernel of pop corn is about one eighth to one quarter of an inch across and usually has a light brown covering. It's got a small point on one end. Inside the kernel is trapped a small amount of water. When the kernel is heated, the water gets hot and expands. When it builds up enough pressure it pops the kernel open and the white contents shows. That's when you salt, butter, and eat it.
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Is it possible to pop popcorn with a ipod touch?
Not with a properly functioning iPod. Should the devices temperatures increase to the point where it can pop a popcorn kernel, there is a severe problem with the device, and it should be taken to an Apple store for repair. There are most likely popcorn popping apps, however, which simulate the popping of popcorn on your screen.
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.
When you heat popcorn it pops because it loses water explosively Assume a kernel of corn weighing 0.124g weights only 0.106g after popping Calculate the percentage of water in the kernel of corn?
14,5 % water
Does freezing popcorn kernels increase popping effectiveness?
I have seen many questions on other sites asking about frozen popcorn. here's ... moisturise starts to vaporize which causes increased pressure in the kernel until .... Will frozen popcorn pop more kernels than room temperature popcorn when.
Is there really water in popcorn kernels?
All popcorn contain a small amount of water. When the popcorn gets heated the water inside the popcorn kernel turns to steam. The steam then starts to pressure the kernel shell and soon bursts making the kernel inside out, and the soft stuff inside the kernel puffs.
What do you heat to get a piece of popcorn?
kernel
What is the percentage of water in a popcorn kernel?
The average percent of water in popcorn kernels is around 13-14%.
The actual piece of popcorn is called what?
It is called "a piece ( or kernel) of popcorn," or more properly if less often, " a popped kernel," or "a popped corn."
Can popcorn be popped in a frying pan with water?
Directions for Popping (from a bag of yellow popcorn kernels):Use a deep pan with a cover. Put 1/4 cup of cooking oil into pan, heat oil briefly then add 3/4 cup of popcorn and cover pan. Shake gently until popping stops. Remove pan from heat and pour into bowl.Suggested oils: canola or grapeseed
What about the structure of water allows you to pop popcorn in a microwave oven?
Each kernel of popcorn contains a small amount of water which evaporates, causing steam, and popping the kernel open. Water doesn't have a crystaline structure, thus heat causes jumps in energy levels easier. Using both these facts, we can then infer about why the structure of water causes popcorn to pop under large amounts of energy, called microwaves.
What is a popcorn's first formation?
corn kernel
What is a popcorn kernel?
A dehydrated piece of corn.
