The Science of Popcorn Save Save this content and enjoy it whenever you want Save BYFine Dining Lovers, Editorial Staff 08 September, 2014 P Popcorn is everyone’s favourite cinema snack but how many people actually know the science behind how and why popcorn works the way it does? This infographic from Mocomi sets out some appliance of science with a breakdown on how the popcorn is made. On top of an explanation as to how water inside corn turns into steam when heated creating a reaction with starch inside the corn. There’s also some info into the history of the snack plus some interesting facts to impress your friends the next time you’re at the movies. Latest on FDL+ Recipe Gourmet Recipes FDL+ Soft white grape cake Looking for new dessert ideas? Try this easy grape cake recipe: learn how to make a soft white grape cake, perfect for your Autumn meals and breakfasts. Read more about Soft white grape cake Recipe Tried and Tasted FDL+ Pickled peppers How do you make pickled peppers? Discover the best and easiest recipe for pickled peppers along with all the best tips and tricks. Read more about Pickled peppers Recipe Tried and Tasted FDL+ White gazpacho Do you love gazpacho? You will love the white version even more. Discover the recipe for white gazpacho, a deliciously refreshing summer soup. Read more about White gazpacho Recipe Chef's recipe FDL+ Sciatt by Gianni Tarabini Try this recipe for crispy balls of batter with a melting cheese centre, served on a bed of chicory, from chef Gianni Tarabin Read more about Sciatt by Gianni Tarabini You may also like Article Make the world’s best mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving Article David Thompson: ‘I’m over complicated aspirational cooking’ Article Johnny Spero on rebuilding Reverie Article Eat more sweet potatoes with these recipes Popcorn unexpected, from snack to dessert Next Article
P Popcorn is everyone’s favourite cinema snack but how many people actually know the science behind how and why popcorn works the way it does? This infographic from Mocomi sets out some appliance of science with a breakdown on how the popcorn is made. On top of an explanation as to how water inside corn turns into steam when heated creating a reaction with starch inside the corn. There’s also some info into the history of the snack plus some interesting facts to impress your friends the next time you’re at the movies.
Recipe Gourmet Recipes FDL+ Soft white grape cake Looking for new dessert ideas? Try this easy grape cake recipe: learn how to make a soft white grape cake, perfect for your Autumn meals and breakfasts. Read more about Soft white grape cake
Recipe Tried and Tasted FDL+ Pickled peppers How do you make pickled peppers? Discover the best and easiest recipe for pickled peppers along with all the best tips and tricks. Read more about Pickled peppers
Recipe Tried and Tasted FDL+ White gazpacho Do you love gazpacho? You will love the white version even more. Discover the recipe for white gazpacho, a deliciously refreshing summer soup. Read more about White gazpacho
Recipe Chef's recipe FDL+ Sciatt by Gianni Tarabini Try this recipe for crispy balls of batter with a melting cheese centre, served on a bed of chicory, from chef Gianni Tarabin Read more about Sciatt by Gianni Tarabini