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Popcorn Everyone's Favorite!
Popcorn
Popcorn or popping corn is a type of corn, which explodes from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Corn popping was originally discovered by Native Americans, but became popular as a snack food during the United States Great Depression, especially in movie theatres.
Corn is able to pop because, unlike other grains, its kernels have a hard moisture-sealed hull and a dense starchy filling. This allows pressure to build inside the kernel until an explosive "pop" results. Some strains of corn are now cultivated specifically as popping corns.
There are many techniques for popping corn. Commercial large-scale popping machines were invented by Charles Creators in the late 19th Century. Many types of small-scale home methods for popping corn also exist, with the most popular being prepackaged microwavable popcorn.
As a snack food, popcorn has both advocates and detractors. Some consider it to be a health food, while others caution against it for a variety of reasons. Popcorn can also have non-food applications, ranging from holiday decorations to packaging materials.
Popcorn
- Popcorn From Seed to Snack
- Popcorn from seed to snack.
- Fun Popcorn Facts
- Fun facts about popcorn.
- Why Popcorn Pops
- Why Popcorn pops.
- Recipes with Popcorn
- Popcorn recipes.
- Popcorn Quiz
- Just a fun popcorn quiz.
Popcorn
Gourmet Popcorn Variety 3-Pack
Amazon Price: $10.50 (as of 07/12/2009) 
Whirley-Pop Baby Hulless Popcorn - White (6 lbs.)
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Gourmet Popping Corn - Case of 15 oz. bottles, Variety Pack - 1 bottle of each
Amazon Price: $37.50 (as of 07/12/2009)
Fireworks Popcorn Medley Bowl
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Whirley-Pop Gourmet Popcorn - Blue (6 lbs.)
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Popcorn Poppers
Books About Popcorn
Popcorn!
Amazon Price: $12.75 (as of 07/12/2009)
Popcorn! (Charlesbridge)
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Popped Culture: A Social History of Popcorn in America
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Why Does Popcorn Pop
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Popcorn Thematic Unit
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Popcorn Seasoning
How to Make Popcorn Balls
How to Make Popcorn Balls
An old-fashioned treat for Christmas or anytime. This recipe for popcorn balls makes 12 medium sized balls.
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AppalachianCountry wrote...
Great lens. Thank-you for the great video. We enjoy popcorn alot.
Posted June 04, 2009
janices7 wrote...
Great lens! Just wanted to let you know that I love featuring the work of fellow Squids on related topics so I've added your fantastic lens to my All About Popcorn lens.
Posted March 02, 2009
awelldressedbullet wrote...
One of my favorite snacks is popcorn! One of these days I would love to try all the gourmet types! Yup, I think I'll go make some now LOL - Kathy
Posted November 13, 2008
ClassyGals wrote...
Great lens on popcorn. One problem, now I'm hungry for some!
Posted June 13, 2008
