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Popcorn is produced from zea mays, a type of corn that has a thin enough outer hull to allow for the corn to pop when heated. Like other starchy vegetables, popcorn is a rich source of carbohydrates.
Starches 101: Starches are a white chemical that all plants naturally produce. As a polysaccharide, starches, which are a type of carbohydrate, break down into glucose in the body, which provides fuel for your body's activities and is especially important for brain function. A 1-cup serving of popcorn has 6.2 grams of carbohydrate, which becomes glucose in your body after it is digested.
Resistant Starch: Popcorn contains type one resistant starch, which is found in the cell walls of plants. It's present in seeds, beans and grains, including corn. As its name implies, resistant starch resists digestion, so it passes through to your gut primarily undigested, providing a source of nutrition for the healthy bacteria that lives in your digestive tract. In addition to providing fuel for your gut's bacteria, resistant starch may also help keep your insulin levels steady, reducing spikes in blood sugar.
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Is popcorn starch?
yes popcorn is a starch
What chemical compounds are found in popcorn?
Popcorn is mainly starch.
What does iodine do to popcorn?
It turns the iodine colour from brown to blue-black? This is because popcorn contains starch.
Is pop corn a vegetable?
no popcorn is not a vegetable...corn isn't even a vegetable..corn is a starch
What ingredients are in popcorn?
Canola or vegetable oil, popcorn kernels, salt, and a popcorn maker or pon of your choice. Any "ready to make" popcorn that they sell in stores is crap. My rule is: If you can't read the ingredient of something as simple as popcorn, screw it.
Why does pop-corn pop?
because there is air in the popcorn kernal the heat pushes the popcorn in so it squeezes the air out and pops.
Is there acid in popcorn?
No there is not but if you like to put butter on it then there will be some acidity.
Is popcorn one of the most healthyest snack without butter?
Popcorn without butter or salt is basically starch, with some sugars. It's approximately as "healthy" as potatoes or pasta or rice or any other starchy food.
When popcorn is popped what new material is formed?
When popcorn is popped, there is no new material formed. It pops due to the steam that is inside being explosively released. The heat absorbed by the starches (white stuff) causes it to liquefy. After the shell bursts open, the starch cools and then solidifies into the shape that you see.
Is antistatic foam being used in electronic packaging?
It should be... but I don't think it is. Normal "Styrofoam Popcorn" is still a mainstay of packaging and is not anti-static. Usually the electronics are in either a non-conductive plastic case, or they are encased in an antistatic plastic bag which will isolate them from any packing. I'd be curious if the starch popcorn would have less static energy than foam popcorn.
Knock knock popcorn popcorn who?
Knock knock. Who's there? Popcorn. Popcorn who? Popcorn and movie time.
What is popcorn called in American?
popcorn is still popcorn;)
