Popcorn Facts:
Americans love popcorn. We eat over 15 billion quarts annually. Popcorn kernels can pop up to 3 feet in the air.
If one made a trail of popcorn from New York City to Los Angeles, one would need over 300 million popped kernels!
Compared to most snack foods, popcorn is low in calories. Air-popped popcorn has only around 30 calories per cup.
Popcorn is 100% whole grain. Perfect for Healthy life style.
Most U.S. popcorn is grown in the Midwest, primarily in Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri.
Popcorn needs between 13.5-14% moisture to pop.
Popcorn is enjoyed in many different flavors in other parts of the world.
Europains like their popcorn sweet. Americans love their popcorn with salt and sweet coatings. |