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popcorn refers to maize or corn which expands on application of heat. The expansion comes from the kernels that also puff up due to the heat. The popping is brought about the fact that the kernels have hulls that are relatively hard and sealed with moisture. Their inside is dense and starchy. As a result, pressure builds up and causes an explosion with the pop sound. Different techniques are available for pooping corn. Non-food applications of popcorn include being used as decorations and for packaging materials. They were discovered many years ago by Native Americans who lived in North America. When the English went to America, they found about them from the Americans. Their popularity came about during the great depression when most foods were beyond the reach of most people. Most people preferred them and those who had cultivated them got a good source of income. The quality of popping is controlled by the heating rate. If heating was done too quickly, the steam reaches very high pressures. This may lead to rupturing of the hull even before the starch gets to be fully heated up. What results are kernels which have hard centers? On the contrary, heating slowly leads to kernels that are not well popped. Quality of popcorn is dependent on two features. The higher the percentage of kernels that pop, the better the popcorn quality. Expansion is an essential factor, and thus the seeds should be able to expand well. This is an advantage not just to vendors but consumers as well. They can be salted or sweeteners added to them before serving. However, persons with health problems or those on restricted diets should avoid corns with too much fat, sodium or sugar. They instead ought to go for those that are air-popped which have high fiber and low calories. They should not be served to young children. If the children have to eat them, they should be given special ones with no hulls. These are also recommended for people with dental problems. At Snappy Popcorn, we pride ourselves on being able to ship almost all products the same day. Whether you need a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine items quick and in a hurry, we’re your guys. (http://www.snappypopcorn.com)
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