Interesting facts about Popcorns

Facts about Popcorn:

Fact 1: Popcorn actually has some good nutritional value! It is very high in fiber and contains fairly good amounts of the B vitamins. Popcorn is also low in calories (if you don't add butter), contains no sodium (if not salt is added) and is sugar free (If you don't add sugar).

Fact 2: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that popcorn not be fed to children under the age of four due to the risk of choking.
Fact 3: Popcorn was considered a luxury during the depression. A bag of popcorn cost a ‘whopping’ 5-10c!

Fact 4: Popping popcorn is a real are form. Pop it at too high a temperature and it burns to the bottom of the pot. Pop it at too low a temperature and you end up with lots of unpopped kernels. Of course, most people just eat microwave popcorn these days which means this is much less of a problem.

Fact 5: Popcorn kernels must by dried by the manufactures otherwise they pop very poorly.

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