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Popcorn pops because the small amount of water in the kernel vaporizes as it heats up. The resulting popped corn weighs less than the original kernel because the weight of the water is no longer in it.
Also, the resulting of the steam popping open the kernel the steam loosens and softens the dense carbohydrate part (the white fluffy part) of the corn kernel itself which decreases the density of the carbohydrate (white fluffy part), and less density decreases the weight. :)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe moisture in the kernal is what make an unpopped kernal weigh more than a popped kernal. When you open a bag of popcorn that you just finished cooking in the microwave you should notice right away that steam comes out of the bag. That steam is the moisture that was in the kernal and, in most cases, the butter. If you leave that bag sitting for 5 minutes it will be even lighter than when you took it out of the microwave because of the moisture leaving the popcorn.
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∙ 12y agoI think it has to do with the steam from the heat.
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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.
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.
What is denser a cup of popcorn or a cup of rice?
Since rice grains are smaller than kernels of popcorn, therefore allowing less air space, a cup of rice would have more density than popcorn.
Will frozen popcorn pop more kernels than room temperature popcorn when was this information posted?
No. Room temperature popcorn will pop more kernels, HOWEVER, refrigerated kernels pop the most kernels._____________________________________________If you want to prove me wrong, TRY IT!!!!!!!!!! Freeze the popcorn for at least 1-2 days. And put the other popcorn in the kitchen or wherever an let it sit there. Then put them separately in the microwave for about 2-3 mins. After that you open them up (be careful not to burn yourself) and count the unpopped kernels and the popped kernel's. See how much of a difference there is. I tried this in class with other people. So I know i works!!!!!!! NOW YOU CAN EAT HE POPCORN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is a hypothesis for why does popcorn pop?
"I believe that Popcorn Brand A will pop more than Popcorn Brand B."
Do I Need a Popcorn Maker?
As long as you use regular popcorn kernels with nothing added to them, it really makes no difference in the taste of the popcorn if you pop it in the microwave or in a popcorn maker. However, if you are using the packets of microwave popcorn that have added flavorings and fat, I would say that plain popcorn tastes better. If you want to make popcorn conveniently but without additives, I would recommend putting about a quarter of a cup of popcorn kernels in a regular brown paper bag along with about a teaspoon of vegetable oil and using that to pop the popcorn in the microwave instead of the microwave popcorn bags from the grocery store. You simply add the kernels and oil in the bag, seal it up tightly, then microwave for two to three minutes, until you hear the kernels stop popping. This is significantly healthier, cheaper, and better-tasting than store-bought popcorn.
Will popcorn kill a dog?
No, he will not die, but may have a tummy ache if he ate more than a few kernels. No reason to worry unless he stops eating afterward.
Is it cheaper to buy a popcorn machine or buy popcorn that's already made?
Bagged kernels for stovetop popping would be cheaper than popped corn in a bag or unpopped microwave.
What helps popcorn pop?
Heat, as in from stove top. This is faster than letting the kernels sit around and wait to pop on their own.
Why does the popcorn that was put in the refrigerator for 2 days pop the most kernels than the popcorn that was in the freezer and outside?
Because the nimbads from planet jimbeckid , sent down there flying pigs to do their dark magic
What helps popcorn pop faster?
Heat, as in from stove top. This is faster than letting the kernels sit around and wait to pop on their own.
Why are there unpopped popcorn kernels?
have you ever seen an ear of corn? That is corn on the cob? As it grows on the plant? The cob grows from the base outwards. Kernels near the base have longer to grow than those nearer the constantly forming tip and are therefore larger.
