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Popcorn has a natural freshness of 3-to-5 years and needs no preservatives in its unpopped kernal form. However, that doesn't stop the large distributors from extending shelflife by adding tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) to unpopped popcorn.
Another unhealthy additive found in some microwave varieties is diacetyl. Both TBHQ and diacetyl are dangerous to humans and pets.
Nitrogen is what is generally used to fill the bags of pre-popped popcorn instead of normal "air" which contains oxygen. Oxygen causes the popped popcorn to go stale. Unlike TBHQ and diacetyl, nitrogen is not harmful--it makes up most of the "air" you breathe!
Truly healthy popcorn has no preservatives. Back in the good ol' days of the Cold War, preservatives were touted as the God-sent solution to how we were going to keep our food supplies from rotting in our bomb shelters as we waited for the half-life of nuclear radiation to wear off.
If you are looking for preservative free food, you should not have difficulty finding it on your grocer's shelves. Stay away from the big brands that sell nationwide and select a local grower's product. The larger the distributor's market, the longer their food stays in warehouses or gets shipped back-and-forth across the US. If you see preservatives in food, its probably a good sign that the food has been sitting for YEARS!
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How does the popcorn factory keep popcorn fresh for 90 days?
with good packaging and chemical preservatives.
What is James madisons favorite kind of popcorn?
Carmel popcorn
Do popcorn makers make better tasting popcorn than the microwavable kind?
It depends on which person is being asked the question. Everyone has different tastes but usually popcorn makers would make better tasting popcorn than the microwavable kind.
What kind of gases are in popcorn?
helium and uranium.
What kind of noun is the popcorn?
the popcorn = common noun The noun popcorn is a common, compound, concrete, mass (uncountable) noun; a word for a substance, a thing.
What is the best popcorn?
The best microwave popcorn is any kind. But you sure prefer butter since it tastes good with it.
Can you use any kind of corn kernel for popcorn?
No. To make Popcorn you must use Popcorn, which is a specific variety, just like sweet corn and field corn
What kind of store can you buy popcorn from?
Discount and grocery stores.
Do you put salt on popcorn or sugar?
either one. Both taste really good on popcorn. It all depends on what kind of mood you are in.
What is the best type of popcorn kernel?
Nuts on Clark in Chicago has my favorite popcorn. They make great gourmet cheese and caramel popcorn. They also have really nice gift baskets for the office or for the holidays.
What kind of popcorn can a hamster eat?
Yes if you feed it popcorn it will die a slow and painful death....... Do not feed your hamster popcorn
What kind of kernals is popcorn made out of?
Popcorn is its own variety of corn. Normal corn or sweet corn cannot produce the same popped fluff as popcorn. Today's popcorn is genetically closer to the maize that all today's variety of corns extend from
