Corn kernels are heated in a microwave until the water inside them vaporizes and expands. The starch inside the kernel is super hot, and when the water finally expands and breaks the hard shell, the starch explodes out then cools quickly, giving form the the "pop corn".
Popcorn is made from corn kernels. They are heated until they "pop" and expand into the typical white shape that we know. Not every type of corn is suited for making popcorn. You should look for corn kernels at the supermarket which are specifically grown for making popcorn.
You can make popcorn yourself easily and if possible, you shouldn't do it in a microwave because certain studies suggest that microwave popcorn might be bad for your health. You can do it in a pot or a large saucepan and it will taste far better than microwave popcorn.
Just put about 3 Tbsp of oil (with a high smoke point, like canola oil) in a large saucepan, turn heat on medium and wait until the oil starts to smoke a little. Add 4 Tbsp of popcorn kernels, spread them well inside the saucepan and sprinkle with a tsp of salt. Put a lid on the saucepan and keep it tightly shut until the the kernels start to pop. Move the saucepan a little while the kernels pop, so they can spread a little. When done, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with melted butter or parmesan cheese. Enojy!
Popcorn is not made, it is grown. It is a special kind of corn, and not all corn will pop. Popcorn has a certain amount of water vapor in the kernel, and when the kernel is heated, whether in a microwave, hot air popper or other form of popper, the water vapor turns to steam. the pressure builds until the hull can no longer contain it and the kernel explodes, and the interior of the kernel puffs up into the tasty snack we know and love.
There are 3-4 types of zea maize and one of them is grown for making popcorn and then the corn is bagged and sold in markets . It has to be put in micro wave ovens at a certain temperature but the instructions should be on the bag.
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Corn kernels are heated in a microwave until the water inside them vaporizes and expands. The starch inside the kernel is super hot, and when the water finally expands and breaks the hard shell, the starch explodes out then cools quickly, giving form the the "pop corn".
Popcorn is made from corn kernels. They are heated until they "pop" and expand into the typical white shape that we know. Not every type of corn is suited for making popcorn. You should look for corn kernels at the supermarket which are specifically grown for making popcorn.
You can make popcorn yourself easily and if possible, you shouldn't do it in a microwave because certain studies suggest that microwave popcorn might be bad for your health. You can do it in a pot or a large saucepan and it will taste far better than microwave popcorn.
Just put about 3 Tbsp of oil (with a high smoke point, like canola oil) in a large saucepan, turn heat on medium and wait until the oil starts to smoke a little. Add 4 Tbsp of popcorn kernels, spread them well inside the saucepan and sprinkle with a tsp of salt. Put a lid on the saucepan and keep it tightly shut until the the kernels start to pop. Move the saucepan a little while the kernels pop, so they can spread a little. When done, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with melted butter or parmesan cheese. Enojy!
Popcorn is not made, it is grown. It is a special kind of corn, and not all corn will pop. Popcorn has a certain amount of water vapor in the kernel, and when the kernel is heated, whether in a microwave, hot air popper or other form of popper, the water vapor turns to steam. the pressure builds until the hull can no longer contain it and the kernel explodes, and the interior of the kernel puffs up into the tasty snack we know and love.
There are 3-4 types of zea maize and one of them is grown for making popcorn and then the corn is bagged and sold in markets . It has to be put in micro wave ovens at a certain temperature but the instructions should be on the bag.