Microwave popcorn
Microwave Popcorn
Microwave popcorn (/maɪkrəweɪv ˈpɒpkɔːrn/) is a type of popcorn that is designed to be cooked in the microwave oven.
Etymology
The term "microwave popcorn" is a compound word derived from "microwave", a type of oven that uses microwaves to heat food, and "popcorn", a type of corn that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated.
Description
Microwave popcorn comes in a specially designed bag that is meant to be placed directly in the microwave. The bag contains popcorn kernels, as well as a solidified form of cooking oil, seasoning, and a chemical compound that creates steam and helps the popcorn to pop. When the microwave is turned on, the heat causes the water in the kernels to turn into steam, which in turn causes the kernels to pop.
Health Concerns
There have been some health concerns associated with microwave popcorn, particularly due to the use of trans fats in the cooking oil and the presence of a chemical called diacetyl in the artificial butter flavoring, which has been linked to lung disease when inhaled in large quantities.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microwave popcorn
- Wikipedia's article - Microwave popcorn
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