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Popcorn

What is Popcorn?

Popcorn also known as popping corn is a type of corn that explodes from the kernel and puffs up when heated. [1]


History

Popcorn was first discovered thousands of years ago by the Native Americans. Some tribes believed that the popping noise was that of an angry god who escaped the kernel. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Popcorn


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Popcorn".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Popcorn - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Pop Corn
White Pop Corn
Whole Grain Pop Corn

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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