Can any corn become popcorn?
Not all corn pops! Popcorn is a special type of corn. Some other grains, such as quinoa and sorghum, can pop too; but popcorn is the biggest and best popper!
How big does popcorn get?
This picture shows 200 kernels of popcorn in a 1000 mL graduated cylinder and 200 pieces of popped popcorn in another. Popped popcorn typically fills about 40 times the space it did when it was just a pile of kernels.
Why is some popped popcorn rounder-looking than other popcorn?
Popcorn comes in two basic shapes— butterfly and mushroom. Butterfly popcorn has a very irregular shape with large bumps. It has a light crispy texture but can break easily. The mushroom-shaped popcorn is round with a rough surface. This shape makes it sturdy enough to stir and as you add tasty flavorings such as powdered cheese or sugar for sweet-tasting kettle corn.
Post time: Jun-04-2022