would ordinary dry corn pop and become popcorn?please explain.?

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2007-07-02 05:28:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

No. The type of corn used in "popcorn" is a completely different kind than the type you eat. Popcorn kernels are much harder naturally.

2007-07-02 05:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, regular corn does not have the tough pericarp (shell), nor the amount of hard starches that popcorn has.

2007-07-03 00:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, some moisture is required.

2007-07-02 12:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋