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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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Can you make popcorn from a candle?
yes but it takes awile
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No, a candle does not produce enough heat to pop corn. Of course, some silly kid might hold a single kernel in a candle flame long enough for it to pop, but that kid could end up with scorched fingers.
Why does steam come out of a fresh bag of popcorn?
Popcorn pops because of the water content in the kernels. Heating the kernels, whether by microwave or by some other means, turns the water into steam, which expands and breaks the kernels. Admittedly, this is a small amount of water, but it doesn't take much steam, to pop a kernel.
Biblical accounts of "corn" stored in the pyramids of Egypt are misunderstood. The "corn" from the bible was probably barley. The mistake comes from a changed use of the word "corn," which used to signify the most-used grain of a specific place. In England, "corn" was wheat, and in Scotland and Ireland the word referred to oats. Since maize was the common American "corn," it took that name -- and keeps it today.
- It is believed that the first use of wild and early cultivated corn was popping.
- The oldest ears of popcorn ever found were discovered in the Bat Cave of west central New Mexico in 1948 and 1950. Ranging from smaller than a penny to about 2 inches, the oldest Bat Cave ears are about 4,000 years old.
- Popcorn was integral to early 16th century Aztec Indian ceremonies. Bernardino de Sahagun writes: "And also a number of young women danced, having so vowed, a popcorn dance. As thick as tassels of maize were their popcorn garlands. And these they placed upon (the girls') heads."
- In 1519, Cortes got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs. Popcorn was an important food for the Aztec Indians, who also used popcorn as decoration for ceremonial headdresses, necklaces and ornaments on statues of their gods, including Tlaloc, the god of rain and fertility.
- An early Spanish account of a ceremony honoring the Aztec gods who watched over fishermen reads: "They scattered before him parched corn, called momochitl, a kind of corn which bursts when parched and discloses its contents and makes itself look like a very white flower; they said these were hailstones given to the god of water."
- Writing of Peruvian Indians in 1650, the Spaniard Cobo says, "They toast a certain kind of corn until it bursts. They call it pisancalla, and they use it as a confection."
- The use of the moldboard plow became commonplace in the mid-1800s and led to the widespread planting of maize in the United States."
How many people does one gallon of popcorn serve?
One gallon of popcorn typically serves about 10 to 12 people, depending on portion sizes and whether it's a snack or part of a larger meal. This estimate assumes that each person will consume around 1 to 1.5 cups of popcorn. If the popcorn is served in larger settings, such as a movie night or party, the number of servings may vary based on individual appetites.
How does the microwave popcorn button work?
Most microwaves cook at a single power output (though these outputs vary by wattage), varying the amount of microwave radiation by turning the magnetron (the device that actually produces the microwaves) on and off for varying lengths of time, depending on the power setting you enter before you start cooking.
That said, the microwave button on these microwaves generally just sets the microwave for a pre-programmed length of time--usually around 2:20. It will then cook your popcorn at 100% power for 2 minutes and 20 seconds, then turn off when the clock runs out. But, depending on the size of the bag you're popping (the usual bad contains about 3.5 oz of kernels and oil, but some are smaller), you might end up scorching the popcorn long before that time has counted down. So, even with a popcorn button, it's important to use the listening method of stopping the cooking process when you hear 2 to 4 seconds between single pops.
However, on some microwaves, the magnetron is connected to an inverter that effectively reduces the amount of microwave radiation it produces, thereby keeping the magnetron on at all times, but simply reducing how potent its output is according to the user-selected power setting. On these models (such as Panasonic microwaves that note on their doors that they have an inverter), the popcorn button serves two functions. First and foremost, it does what all popcorn buttons do--it sets a pre-programmed cooking time. But, more importantly, it also automatically reduces the magnetron's power output during the cooking process to reduce if not completely eliminate scorching. These microwaves are generally so powerful at full output that you actually want to use the popcorn button, even if the instructions on the popcorn bag say not to, because using them at full power for the entire cooking time can scorch popcorn that's already popped while the other kernels are still popping like crazy.
Finally, on some models of both types of microwaves, the button might have additional settings for the specific size of the bag you're popping, whether 3.5 oz, 2 oz, etc.
Which popcorn will pop better frozen popcorn or non frozen popcorn?
i did an experiment on it. the answer is non-frozen.
What is the price range of popcorn machines for sale?
Smaller home theater popcorn machines start at about $60.00; the larger industrial ones that are at movie theaters start at about $3,000.00. Home air poppers are more affordable with most of them starting in the $15.00 range.
Where can you get a replacement cover for your Stir Crazy popper?
2008.01.26 West Bend products are now made by Focus Electrics, here is the link to their replacement parts webpage as of 2008.01.26. It looks like the shape of the stir-crazy changed in 2003 from having squared off handles to rounded handles. Make sure you order the right one. The product number is on the bottom of the machiene along with a 4 digit date code. (year,week) http://www.focuselectrics.com/catalog.cfm?dest=dir&linkid=39&linkon=category
Does Act 2 pop the most popcorn?
there's no exact way to tell, because each brand must go a certain time in the microwave, and depending on your microwave wattage, more or less will be popped within the proper time limit. if you want the most popcorn, over the stove with kernels (available in bags or packages of many kinds in all grocery stores) and some canola oil works great. never put more than enough canola oil to gently cover the bottom of your pot, or you will have greasy popcorn!
Why does purchased carmel corn popcorn look bigger than regular popcorn?
Makers of caramel popcorn use a specific variety of popcorn. It's less likely to have extensions that break off.
In Tales of A Fourth grade nothing what does fudge say when he throws his popcorn?
Fudge says, "Pow-pow-pow!"
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 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
Your engine is making a crackling sound like popcorn popping?
means that your timing is off due too either a the distibuter, cam sensor or computer
uhhh i just wanted to be the first one to commet xD
Suppose one kernel weights 1.0 g (may be less) then one mole of kernels will weight times as much.
1 mole kernels = (1.0*10-3 kg) * 6.02*1023 = 6.0 * 1020 kg
( = 6.0 * 1017ton = 6.0 * 1011 Mega-ton = 600 Peta-ton)
As reference: Earth mass is (in total) 6.0 * 1024 kg
Yes, the salt on popcorn is common table salt, which can be used to melt ice.
