Corn kernels for popping are said to be non-GMO.
One of the worst popcorn products is that which is made in a microwave oven. Its packaging is an issue, adding a dangerous chemical that should not be consumed.
The bag almost all microwave popcorn varieties come in is lined with
perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This chemical is the same toxic stuff
found in teflon pots and pans. It can stay in the environment and in the
human body for long periods of time. This chemical when heated has been
linked to infertility, cancer and other diseases in lab animals. No
long term studies have been conducted on humans, but the EPA lists this substance as a carcinogen.
Other popcorn products that are made to be cooked on a range top have oils that should not be consumed.
My plan is to obtain popcorn kernels that are organic. Such popping corn is free from pesticide and any other chemicals.
I love to melt organic butter and mix that into the popcorn batch.
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