Rick Callahan writing for AP reports that the Chicago-based Popcorn Board wants to reduce the number of “old maids” or unpopped kernels found in the bottom of a bag of popcorn. Researchers have learned that an optimal hull structure allows the necessary pressure to buildup resulting in the kernel exploding.
The Popcorn Board wants to improve their product.
Read the potentially life-changing article here.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
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No, no, no! Stop them. The old maids are my wife's favorite part of every batch of popcorn.
Thanks for bringing up the truly important issues here. Very nice blogging.
I too enjoy crunching old maids.
Thank you for the kind words.
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