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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.

1,108 Questions

Can a Popcorn Factory be found outside of the United States?

No, there are no Popcorn Factories outside the United States. They have not spread their products to different countries. However, there are other Popcorn companies all over the globe.

Can you give wild birds unpopped popcorn The bagged kind that is at least 4 years old?

It is too big for most birds, try breaking it up first with a hammer. Popping corn is a grain and therefore not harmful to birds and it will not pop after being eaten. Cracked corn is a treat for wild birds.

Is it dangerous to breathe the fumes from popcorn bags?

yes, if you breath in the fumes they can cause lung cancer so don't breath them in after cooking

Do Germans eat popcorn?

We sure do, but here it took them forever to realize it doesn't have to be sweet. I prefer mine salted.

I'm thinking of buying a popcorn machine for the home and I noticed there are two types. hot air and battery powered. I was wondering which one is better and what the difference between the two are?

Well, I've tasted both types, and i personally think that the battery powered popcorn is a lot better, but it is also way more expensive. However, with a hot air popper, it cooks almost every kernel and they are a lot easier to clean. So i guess the decision depends on how much you are willing to spend on it, and how you like your popcorn :)

Does popcorn come from sweetcorn?

no It is a type of corn which explodes from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Special varieties are grown to give improved popping yield. Some wild types will pop, but the cultivated strain is Zea mays averta, which is a special kind of flint corn

How long was the longest popcorn string?

725 meters long. It was made by two Japanese brothers named jong chin and hanemi chin

Why is popcorn associated with Thanksgiving?

Popcorn was not around at the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony. They did, however, have roasted maize. It doesn't really pop but it does puff up when roasted. Popcorn is more popular today because a person isn't as likely to chip a tooth on it.

How do they grow gourmet popcorn compared to regular popcorn?

The growth process of the two corns are similar, they are planted, fertilized and harvested by the farmer. Where they differ is the hybridization of the two. They are not the same plant exactly, much like the difference between an Angus beef steer, and a Hereford beef steer, they're both beef but different breeds, and both raised the same way. Popcorn and the "gourmet" popcorn hybrids are both popcorn but different hybrids of popcorn. The term "gourmet popcorn" was coined by Orville Redenbacher in an advertising campaign touting his new hybrid of popcorn.

Buttery popcorn contained in a large 1 bowl has a mass of about 50 of fat and about 650 calories.?

in a large 1 liter bowl has a mass of about 50 mg. in a large 1 liter bowl has a mass of about 50 mg.

How many servings in 6.5 gallon bag of popcorn?

6.5 Gallons of popcorn = 34 Servings

*Three (3) cups is one serving

*There are 16 cups in one gallon

Are popcorn kernels made from one piece of corn?

No. The bags come in different sizes. Also, even if they are the same sizes, there is a reason why some bags can stay in the microwave and pop longer(because they have more kernels) and some are done in under a minute (because they have less kernels.)

What batch of popcorn kernels would produce more popcorn a batch of kernels soaked in water or a somewhat dried out batch?

I wouldn't advise soaking your popcorn. Popcorn "pops" because 1) there's water INSIDE the kernel and 2) there's a hard shell to hold the water in. Together, these make it possible to build up STEAM inside the kernel until it bursts the shell, effectively turning the kernel inside-out, puffing it up in the process.

What caused a decline in popcorn consumption during the 1950's?

World War II is the main reason it declined. Most of them were dying because zombies were eating people without there permission. So you should always put a condom on before you have sex, or you will make a huge zombie child.!! So NO GLOVE NO LOVE!

Does a popcorn machine rental taste better then microwaveable popcorn?

This question is a bit hard to answer. I think it depends on the brand of microwaveable popcorn compared to the popcorn being popped on the popcorn machine. If you add commercial ingredients such as coconut oil to your popcorn rental machine yes it will taste better.

Is popcorn part of the grains group?

Technically it's a grain but it's mostly used as a vegetable.

How long do you have to put a small bag of popcorn in the microwave?

That will vary depending on the wattage of the machine and the size of the bag.

Best selling popcorn brand?

This depends on your location. But in the fiscal year 2009. Butterkist was the top seller in the UK while Orville Reddenbaucher was the top seller in the US

Whats the average amount of oil when popping popcorn on the stove?

For 4 ounces of unpopped popcorn, use 4 full tablespoons of oil. Canola oil works well.

Where can one sell a home theatre popcorn machine?

One can sell a home theatre popcorn machine by placing a classified add in the local paper. One can also use classified adds websites such as Kiijiji and Craigslist. The auction site eBay is another suggestion.