My beloved popcorn popper broke, it got me thinking a lot about popcorn. So I searched the internet and here is what I found!
BELOVED POPCORN POPPER
pop·corn (ppkôrn) KEY
NOUN:
-Popcorn is scientifically known as Zea mays everta.
Really neither did I,
I said oh so sarcastically....
BELOVED POPCORN POPPER
pop·corn (ppkôrn) KEY
NOUN:
- A variety of corn, Zea mays everta, having hard kernels that burst to form white, irregularly shaped puffs when heated.
- The edible popped kernels of this variety of corn.
- A small piece, as of polystyrene, used in quantity to protect items during packaging and shipment.
-Popcorn is scientifically known as Zea mays everta.
-Popcorn is a favorite treat in homes across the world. It is one snack food that can be sweet or savory. It can be made almost any way you desire. There is no doubt that popcorn is one of the top snack foods in the world for many reasons. Here are some facts about this beloved treat that are sure to entertain and amuse everyone:
- Marion, Ohio, USA is home to the world's only popcorn museum. This small town also hosts an annual festival to honor the snack food.
- Popcorn is actually a frozen explosion. As the outside of the kernel heats up the moisture inside expands and causes it to explode. Once exposed to air it quickly cools and freezes as a piece of popcorn.
- Only specific corn can become popcorn because it must have a certain moisture content to be able to pop.
- The oldest ears of popcorn were found in New Mexico. They were discovered to be around 2,000 years old and were still of good enough quality to be popped.
- Popcorn comes in a large variety of flavors. Almost everything imaginable has been combined with popcorn, from cayenne pepper to chocolate to cheese.
- Popcorn is the official snack food of the state of Illinois. It become the official snack food due to an elementary school project.
- A popped piece of popcorn is called a flake.
- Americans eat 16 billion quarts of popcorn each year.
- Popcorns are listed by the American Pediatrics Society as one of the top foods that children under one year old should not eat because it poses a choking hazard.
- Popping popcorn is one of the main uses for microwave ovens. It is such a popular task that most microwaves have a button for it. Popcorns actually aided in the invention of the microwave because the idea came when trying to pop popcorn using microwaves.
- Popcorns can pop up to three feet in the air.
- Almost all of the popcorn in the world is grown in the United States, specifically the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
- Popcorn was invented in Mexico.
- Native Americans used popcorns, not only as a food, but as jewelry.
- Popcorn is a common decoration for the Christmas holiday season. It is drawn on string with berries to make a garland.
You didn't realized there were so many fun facts about popcorn, didn't you? :)
- Marion, Ohio, USA is home to the world's only popcorn museum. This small town also hosts an annual festival to honor the snack food.
- Popcorn is actually a frozen explosion. As the outside of the kernel heats up the moisture inside expands and causes it to explode. Once exposed to air it quickly cools and freezes as a piece of popcorn.
- Only specific corn can become popcorn because it must have a certain moisture content to be able to pop.
- The oldest ears of popcorn were found in New Mexico. They were discovered to be around 2,000 years old and were still of good enough quality to be popped.
- Popcorn comes in a large variety of flavors. Almost everything imaginable has been combined with popcorn, from cayenne pepper to chocolate to cheese.
- Popcorn is the official snack food of the state of Illinois. It become the official snack food due to an elementary school project.
- A popped piece of popcorn is called a flake.
- Americans eat 16 billion quarts of popcorn each year.
- Popcorns are listed by the American Pediatrics Society as one of the top foods that children under one year old should not eat because it poses a choking hazard.
- Popping popcorn is one of the main uses for microwave ovens. It is such a popular task that most microwaves have a button for it. Popcorns actually aided in the invention of the microwave because the idea came when trying to pop popcorn using microwaves.
- Popcorns can pop up to three feet in the air.
- Almost all of the popcorn in the world is grown in the United States, specifically the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
- Popcorn was invented in Mexico.
- Native Americans used popcorns, not only as a food, but as jewelry.
- Popcorn is a common decoration for the Christmas holiday season. It is drawn on string with berries to make a garland.
You didn't realized there were so many fun facts about popcorn, didn't you? :)
Really neither did I,
I said oh so sarcastically....
Sunday, August 22, 2010 6:05:00 PM
The Iroquois made popcorn soup! Ahhh, the things you remember from the second grade.
I miss my air popper so. Freakin. Much.
Sunday, August 22, 2010 6:54:00 PM
Now I'm jonesing for popcorn!
Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:25:00 PM
Dang! Now you made me hungry for popcorn!!
I always do microwave popcorn - I'm lazy!!
Sunday, August 22, 2010 11:17:00 PM
I still really enjoy doing it one the stove with a little oil and popcorn...shaking the pan so it doesn't burn, and adding just the right amount of salt...
Monday, August 23, 2010 5:14:00 AM
Sam's is selling a really cool popper similar to yours. We paid $25 for one, but now they're on sale for $17. Figures!
Monday, August 23, 2010 5:27:00 AM
I never thought about the fact that popcorn was mostly from a certain section of the country!
I used to have an electric popper, but I have gotten lazy and am all micro now.
Monday, August 23, 2010 7:24:00 AM
Popcorn is the perfect snack because it comes in so many flavors it can satisfy almost any craving. Can't tell I'm a popcorn lover can ya?;D
Monday, August 23, 2010 7:54:00 AM
i am a TOTAL WEIRDO that doesn't care for popcorn that much.. don't hate it, but rarely do i crave it...
Monday, August 23, 2010 11:40:00 AM
I love popcorn but hate the after effects............TOOTHPICK ANYONE?
Monday, August 23, 2010 9:35:00 PM
LOVE poporn! Can't watch a movie with out it!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:33:00 PM
I learned some new things today! Thanks!
Sunday, September 05, 2010 9:29:00 AM
grammee, I miss you!
Monday, September 20, 2010 3:28:00 PM
I can't have popcorn anymore due to corn allergy. I never ate it much before, but now that I can't have it, I really want it! Isn't that always the way :(