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Popcorn
Popcorn is a variety of corn that is dehydrated and heated. When heated, pressure builds and the kernel pops open. Buttered popcorn is commonly associated with trips to the movie theater. It is also made in many other varieties such as caramel and cheddar.
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The Indians are believed to have first cooked popcorn. They would take the corn kernels that they couldn't eat and place them over a fire in a pan. When it was ready, the popcorn would just fly out of the pan.
What happens to popcorn kept in a heated area?
When popcorn is heated, the water inside the kernal begins to boil and eventually the pressure pops/explodes the kernal into a piece of popcorn.
How much did popcorn cost at the cinema in 1965?
In 1954 the average cost of a movie ticket was 45 cents (though we got in for 10-15 cents) and the cost of popcorn was about 10-15 cents as well. In today's terms, movie would be about $5.50 for adults and the popcorn would be about $1.25 - $2.00.
Identify two physical properties and two chemical properties of a bag of uncooked popcorn?
The seeds get heated which puts pressure on the seeds and makes the popcorn
There is a naturally occuring variety of pink popcorn kernals (called "strawberry popcorn", due to the colour as opposed to the taste). However I do not know if the kernals remain pink when popped. I have not heard of other naturally occuring colours of popcorn, but I expect you could just throw some food colouring onto regular popcorn and get a decent result.
Can putting popped popcorn in the fridge keep is fresh longer?
Yes. Already popped, it will quickly go stale while sitting out. Refrigeration will slow the process. Popcorn pops because of the steam produced by the moisture inside the kernel. In the refrigerator, the kernels dry out slower.
What is a place where they sell popcorn?
For a commercial machine, Gold Medal. Go to their website for store locations.For home popping, Target.
How does cold temperatures effect popcorn?
Yes it does. If you put 3 bags of popcorn in a fridge, a freezer, and at room temperature and then cook them, the popcorn stored in the fridge has the most popcorn popped. The freezer has the least. You can't make popcorn too hot or too cold which is why the fridge is best. For minor evidence that this is true, I did this experiment myself.
What are the Weight Watcher points for popcorn?
This is one of the most asked questions on the Weight Watchers boards. Why is it so to calculate points for popcorn? Let me break down the brand I eat.
Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter 2.9oz bag (regular size bag, not the mini or 100 cal pack)
According to the bag, a serving size is 3 tbsp unpopped (7 cups popped) there are 2 servings per container which means the bag contains 6 tbsp of unpopped popcorn (14 popped)
Nutritional information for 6tbsp unpopped:
- 240 calories
- 4 g of fat
- 8 g of Fiber
- 4 points
Now the bag gives the calorie count for 1 cup popped as 15 calories. If you multiply that by 14 (number of cups in the bag) you get 255 calories for the bag. This still gives you 4 points. So, no matter how you look at it the normal size bag (meaning not the mini bag) of Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter is 4 points for the whole thing.
Next I looked up another brand online, 94% Fat Free JOLLY TIME® Healthy Pop® Butter Flavor. According to their site, a serving size is 2 tbsp unpopped (5 cups popped) and there are 2.5 servings per bag which means the bag contains 5 tbsp of unpopped popcorn (12.5 cups popped).
Nutritional Information of 5 tbsp unpopped:
- 225 calories
- 5 g of fat
- 22.5 g of fiber (find this hard to believe, but it doesn't really matter because of the fiber cap)
- 4 points
They give the calories of 1 cup popped as 20 calories. 20 times 12.5 is 250 calories which still gives you 4 points.
In my opinion, most larger bags of 94% fat free popcorns are 4 points. As for the smaller or single servings bags, I don't buy them much, but when I do I count them as 2 points. I know there are some brands out there that are 1 point, but they are usually the 100 calorie bags.
I hope that helps a little but. I think everyone has asked the popcorn question at least once. If you calculated the points for other brands let me know in the comments.
because the factorys put colouring in it to make it look better and to give it some flavor that's why popcorn is yellow
How many grams in one cup of popped popcorn?
high i just weighed a 1/3 cup of popcorn it weighed 5g so x 3 that 15g per cup
but when i put the pieces 1 by 1 on the scale it could not recognise the weight obviously not a scientific scale lol so i would estimate it as about 15g per cup but a cup is really a measurement of size not weight (mass) so it will depend on the size of the kernels that you are eating so how well they pop.
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.
Does the amount of butter affect the amount of kernels popping in popcorn?
Yes, in fact, it does. Each kernel of popcorn contains a certain amount of moisture and oil, and if altered with flavoring or butter amount, then the corn will pop a greater or less amount of popcorn.
Is popcorn OK to eat if you have gout?
Plain popcorn is not bad for gout. However, eating it with too much salt and butter is not good for gout or overall health.
How do you pop popcorn in a pot?
First you start of with any type of oil.Then put one or two table spoons of oil in the pot.Add popcorn kernals in the pot,and let it cook for about 10 min. . always watch it to see if it is burned,then take out the pot.Put in a bowl serve with melted low salt butter or regular your choice
What are some good popcorn gifts to give?
There are several popcorn gift ideas such as a popcorn gift basket. Variety of options could be seen in popcorn factories who also offer choices of Gourmet basket popcorn.
How much is popcorn and a soda at the movies?
I'm not really sure about the Randall Hall thing, but the popcorns and sodas are 5 z-bucks
Popcorn seeds come from corn seeds. The process is like this- the corn is harvested and its seeds are dried. After that they put the dried seeds in famous popcorn selling company packets such as act II popcorn , etc...
Does popcorn cause weight gain?
With nothing on it? No. With butter or cheese or even salt, then maybe yes if your calories in are more then your calories out - Salt doesnt make you fat, but you can gain weight by retaining water
Is popcorn ok to eat after expiration date?
i founed some popcorn that was seven years past but cooked ,however i didnt eat it as it smelt really past it! after expiary for popcorn 3 years is the recommmended.
Is popcorn made from maize rice or wheat?
Yes, popcorn is a whole grain, made from whole kernels of corn.
Not if you dont eat it all the time
just for watching movies
