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Popcorn, also known as popping corn, is a type of corn or maize that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated.
Grains like amaranth grain, sorghum, quinoa, millet and corn are able to pop because, their kernels have a hard moisture-sealed hull and a dense starchy interior and some oil. When heated, pressure builds within the kernel and a small explosion (or “pop”) is the end result.
There are various techniques for popping corn. The commercial popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th century. Now we have along with pre-packaged popcorn can be prepared in a microwave oven, pressure cooker plus we have there are small home appliances for popping corn.
Some consider popcorn to be a health food it can also be used from holiday decorations to packaging materials.
Corn was first domesticated in Mexico 9,000 years ago from a wild grass. A few thousands of years later it then made its way across Central to South America. Popcorn is one of the oldest forms of corn; evidence of popcorn from 3600 B.C. was found in New Mexico.
Corncobs found at two ancient sites in Peru (Paredones and Huaca Prieta) may date from as early as 4700 B.C. This suggests that people living along the coast of northern Peru were already eating popcorn by that time.
Do you know that ….
In popcorn jargon, a popped kernel of corn is known as a “flake”. Two shapes of flakes are commercially important.
“Butterfly” or “snowflake” flakes are irregular in shape and have a number of protruding “wings”. “Mushroom” flakes
are largely ball-shaped, with few wings.
“Butterfly” or “snowflake” flakes are irregular in shape and have a number of protruding “wings”. “Mushroom” flakes
are largely ball-shaped, with few wings.
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| “Mushroom“-shaped popcorn, left, is less fragile and less tender than “butterfly“-shaped, right. Courtesy: Google |
Popcorn is eaten by movie goers either salted or sweetened. In the 1800 century popcorn, milk and sweetener were breakfast in USA. Popcorn balls (popped kernels stuck together with sugary “glue”) were hugely popular around the turn of the 20th century. Cracker Jack is a popular, commercially produced candy that consists of peanuts mixed in with caramel-covered popcorn. Kettle corn is a variation of normal popcorn, cooked with white sugar and salt, traditionally in a large copper kettle.
(Courtesy: Wikipedia).
Small wonder that when movies are watched we have popcorn….
Here I have just popped the pre-packaged corn in a pressure cooker without the whistle.
Delicious popcorn ready in minutes…
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Kalyani says
Nice info on the popcorn Archana ! I made two flavours too, but thought it was too trivial to post :))
Sarita says
Love these popcorn!
Suma Gandlur says
Enjoyed reading thru the post. This is one simple yet welcomed snack everywhere.
Priya Suresh says
I want to munch some popcorns, prefect movie time snacks.
Rajani S says
Lots of information about the all time favorite movie snack, Archana :-). Interesting 🙂
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
What a lovely information about the popcorn! Popcorn is a must when watching movies 🙂
Srivalli says
That's a great info on Popcorn Arch..very nicely written!
The Pumpkin Farm says
nice write up…and u say u have no time..u write beautifully when u r in mood
vaishali sabnani says
That sure is a nice read on popcorn, a good research there Archana .
Chef Mireille says
popcorn is always one of my favorite snacks
Harini-Jaya R says
Interesting info, Archana. Movie without popcorn is unimaginable for us 🙂
sushma says
My kids favorite. good one.
Varadas Kitchen says
Fresh popcorn is always a treat. It is great at the movies.
Pavani N says
My kids love popcorn. Perfect for movie watching.
Priya Srinivasan says
Movies or not these are our favourite snack anytime! !
Padma Rekha says
I can munch them any time yumm…
Padmajha PJ says
Everyone's favorite snack and really enjoyed reading about pop corn!
veena krishnakumar says
Enjoyed reading your post!Perfect snack!
Sowmya :) says
Lovely post on popcorn. I love your blog url
sneha datar says
A very informative post and healthy popcorn.