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Believe it or not, most hard popcorn kernels have tiny bits of water inside. When these kernels are heated, the water gradually expands and turns into steam. At a certain point, the increasing steam can no longer be contained inside each kernel and explodes through the hard coating, causing a pop. The steam also cooks the starchy material inside kernels, turning it into the fluffy stuff we know as popcorn. Why don't some kernels pop? Such duds probably don't have enough water inside to pop them.
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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.
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.
Can I use olive oil to pop popcorn?
Yes, you can use olive oil to pop popcorn.
Can you use olive oil to pop popcorn?
Yes, you can use olive oil to pop popcorn.
