2006-06-28 06:14:24 · 7 answers · asked by Karl 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
In a word pressure. Popcorn is a vegetable and like all vegetables it has a seed or in this case a kernel. When the right amount of heat and pressure is applied the kernel will expand and cause the popcorn to burst from the kernel into what we all love to eat.
2006-06-28 09:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by Stanbo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theres nothing special about the inside of the seed. the moisture in it expands when heated until the force is too strong for the seed coat to sustain so it bursts, or pops.
2006-06-28 13:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moisture content of the kernel is what makes the "pop". You are heating the water until the hard shell can not contain the pressure.
2006-06-28 13:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by Michael Myklin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played a trivia game during training at my company and the answer is Water.
Check the link and it will give you all the info on the history and how it has water inside the kernel.
2006-06-28 15:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by hidgoeshollywood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rufus is right. When the moisture gets hot, it expands and voila! A wonderful piece of popcorn!
2006-06-28 13:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the moisture inside turns to steam and blows the airtight outer shell
2006-06-28 13:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Rufus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to mention that the steam also instantly cooks the corn starch.
2006-06-28 14:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ray T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋