Popcorn, also known as popping corn, is a type of corn (maize, Zea mays var. everta) that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Popcorn is able to pop because, like amaranth grain, sorghum,quinoa, and millet, its kernels have a hard moisture-sealed hull and a dense starchy interior. Pressure builds inside the kernel, and a small explosion (or "pop") is the end result. Some strains of corn are now cultivated specifically as popping corns.
There are various techniques for popping corn. Along with prepackaged popcorn, which is generally intended to be prepared in a microwave oven, there are small home appliances for popping corn. These methods require the use of minimally processed popping corn.
A larger-scale, commercial popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th century.
Unpopped popcorn is considered nonperishable and will last indefinitely if stored in ideal conditions.
Depending on how it is prepared and cooked, some consider popcorn 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.
Hahaha! POPCORN!!!
A student asked why she can't understand certain concepts until I sort of explain them briefly?
This can be called the "Lazy Brain syndrome" - just too high dependency on others for a long time. :)
Now lets look at the Popcorn.
Have you been interested or curious enough to find out how the corn becomes pop-corn?
Why some feel sticky and when you put into your mouth it is sweet?
Yes! A good dose of Curiosity and a Will to Learn!
Hahaha!
Would you believe that Pop-corn can start a Zen Dialogue?
Cheers all
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef
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