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The American Indians. Of course, popcorn was not actually invented per se; it was discovered by them. Because the Indians were big corn eaters, they ate corn every way possible for variation. It is said that kernels of corn had dropped into the campfire and they discovered they could eat the kernels that popped as well. That could just be folklore, but it is interesting.
It is not possible to identify the first person to pop pop-corn, as no written history exhists. Corn (maise) was first grown by natives in North America. Popped corn was discovered and dated to 3,000 BC in the area now known as New Mexico.
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Popular 1980's food?
Mnster pops, microwave popcorn, and PASTA
How was the microwave used when originally invented?
The Microwave was used to cook food.
Which was invented first the microwave oven the light bulb or the telephone?
The telephone was invented in the 1870s.The light bulb was invented in the 1880s.The microwave oven was invented in the 1940sTo the telephone came first.
Who invented microwave pizza?
Perry Spencer emmer effer
Who invented popcorn and when?
Popcorn was first discovered thousands of years ago by Native Americans in North America. First traces of popcorn are from 3600 B.C. It is one of the oldest forms of corn. Because of popcorn's history, it's hard give credit to one particular person.
Is microwave popcorn better or regular popcorn?
Popcorn popped from a popcorn machine is much better than popcorn popped in a microwave.
What companies manufacture microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn is a convenience food that consists of unpopped popcorn kernels packaged in such a way as to be popped in the microwave. There are many companies that manufacture microwave popcorn, such as Orville Redenbacher and Act II Popcorn.
Who invented ACT III popcorn?
In 1984, ACT II, a shelf stable microwave popcorn was released, becoming the first mass-marketed microwave popcorn. ACT II was manufactured by the Golden Valley Microwave Foods (frequently abbreviated as GVMF on the packaging) company of Edina, MN. GVMF was later bought out by ConAgra Foods in 1991. The popcorn bag used in Act II was invented by James Watkins, a former engineer for The Pillsbury Company.
Can I cook microwave popcorn on the stove?
No, microwave popcorn is specifically designed to be cooked in a microwave and should not be cooked on the stove.
Can you make microwave popcorn on the stove?
No, microwave popcorn is specifically designed to be cooked in a microwave and cannot be made on a stove.
How do you pop popcorn in the microwave?
To pop popcorn in the microwave, place a bag of popcorn in the center of the microwave and follow the instructions on the packaging. Typically, you will microwave the popcorn on high for a few minutes until the popping slows down. Be careful when removing the bag from the microwave as it may be hot.
How long do you put popcorn in for?
Usually you put popcorn into the microwave for about 2:30 , but it depends on the popcorn, the microwave, and the heat level.
Can you pop microwave popcorn on the stove?
No, microwave popcorn is specifically designed to be cooked in a microwave and may not pop properly on the stove.
Is it possible to cook microwave popcorn on the stove?
No, it is not recommended to cook microwave popcorn on the stove as it is specifically designed to be cooked in a microwave.
How can I pop microwave popcorn without a microwave?
You can pop microwave popcorn without a microwave by using a stovetop or a popcorn popper. Simply heat oil in a pot, add the popcorn kernels, cover with a lid, and shake the pot until the kernels pop.
What was the year the microwave was invented?
1946
When was microwave popcorn marketed?
In 1981, General Mills introduced the first commercially available microwave popcorn under their Pillsbury brand. This popcorn needed to be stored in the freezer prior to popping. Later that year, the engineer that worked on the Pillsbury popcorn project, James Watkins, left General Mills and started his own company called the Golden Valley Microwave Foods company. He introduced his own microwave popcorn called Act I. After he figured out how to make the popcorn and oils shelf stable, he patented his new microwave popcorn invention and re-released it as Act II in 1984.
