How Steam Is Used to Make Popcorn

Who doesn't love the smell of freshly popped popcorn? Well, there is a connection to our delicious snack and steam. Today, Brent tells us why popcorn pops!

When the kernel heats up, the steam expands causing an explosion inside of the hull, creating the puffy snack we all know and love.

Watch a cool slow motion video of a corn kernel exploding! Brent got a few of his facts from popcorn.org.

If you have any steamy questions that you want Brent to answer, email him at steamculture@wareinc.com. Be sure to join us next Friday for the latest on Steam Culture.

Questions answered in this video:

What makes popcorn pop?

At what temperature do you get steam?

At what temperature does the kernel rupture?

What is inside the kernel that causes it to expand?

Key terms:

Steam

Temperature

Steam Culture

Pop Corn

Pressure

Types of Corn

Water

Steam Expansion

How to Pop Popcorn

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