popcorn storage ???

Knit Chic said:

I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store it?
Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I usually
store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound bag was
only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar storage is enough.
I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but I'm have no idea if that is
a good thing to do.
Thanks,

A freezer is a dry environment, which is not conducive to good
popping. You want to retain moisture, or else it won't pop.

Knit Chic said:

I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store it?
Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I usually
store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound bag was
only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar storage is enough.
I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but I'm have no idea if that is
a good thing to do.
Thanks,

I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Sheldon

On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:37:20 -0400, "Knit Chic" <[email hidden]>

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I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store it?
Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I usually
store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound bag was
only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar storage is enough.
I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but I'm have no idea if that is
a good thing to do.

I keep my jar of Orville's on the shelf longer than 8-10 weeks. Why
don't you just package it up and store it the way you usually do? I
bet you'll get 3 cycles out of it. But if it lasts for 2.... the one
you threw away only cost $1.30 and the first two were half price!

😉

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Knit Chic said:

I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store it?

I store it in the freezer.
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Sheldon said:

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I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

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Sheldon said:

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I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

I've read that you don't want to vacuum your popcorn. It needs moisture.
I've not heard of ADDING moisture, tho.
Dee Dee

Dave Smith said:

Sheldon said:

I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

Your pea brain is rotten.

Sheesh, you think just because you don't know something it can't be
so... if everyone knew as much as you what a low IQ planet this would
be.

http://www.popcorn.org/frames.cfm?main=teachers

Not only is popcorn tasty and economical (for as little as four cents,
you can enjoy a quart at home), it's also easy to prepare. Whether you
choose to pop popcorn in an electric popper, on the stove or over an
open fire, follow these tips for perfectly popped popcorn:

First, warm the popper, heavy pan or skillet. If oil popping your
corn, add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the pan. Allow the oil to heat.
The best popping temperature is between 400 and 460 degrees
Fahrenheit. Oil burns at 500 degrees. If your oil starts to smoke,
it's too hot. Any cooking oil will work provided it can retain the
proper temperature. The less saturated the fat in the oil (like corn
or sunflower), the less calories you add to your snack.

Don't pop popcorn in butter. Butter will burn.
Test the heat of the oil by dropping in one or two kernels. When the
kernel pops or spins in the oil, you're ready to add the remaining
popcorn. Pour just enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pan.
Shake the pan to be certain oil coats each kernel.

Kernels that do not pop are known as "old maids." They do not have
sufficient water contained within the starch to create the build up of
pressure needed to pop the kernels.

If your popcorn does not pop into fluffy, crunchy kernels, it may have
lost some of its moisture. Rejuvenate popcorn by filling a 1-quart jar
3/4 full with popcorn. Add one tablespoon of water. Cover and shake
every five to 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed. In two to
four days it should be perfect for popping.
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Sheldon

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I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store
it? Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I
usually store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound
bag was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar
storage is enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but
I'm have no idea if that is a good thing to do.
Thanks,

I freeze it but I usually thaw out a bunch of it at a time. It goes pretty
fast around here. I keep it in a big sealed jar after thawing and it stays
pretty fresh. I think I'll try Sheldon's water idea and see what happens.

Michael

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I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store
it? Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I
usually store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound
bag was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar
storage is enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but
I'm have no idea if that is a good thing to do.
Thanks,

I freeze it but I usually thaw out a bunch of it at a time.

No need to thaw... actually pops better frozen.

It goes pretty

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fast around here. I keep it in a big sealed jar after thawing and it stays
pretty fresh. I think I'll try Sheldon's water idea and see what happens.

Popcorn is supposed to contain 13 1/2 pct water. Adding a small bit
of water to refresh popcorn is not my idea, I've read it at many
places including on a bag of popcorn I purchased.

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Sheldon said:

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I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

What do you think? He is Sheldon, after all.

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Sheldon said:

I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

What do you think? He is Sheldon, after all.

I've also read to add that small bit of water and refrigerate unpopped corn.

On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:16:14 -0400, "Dee Dee" <[email hidden]>

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I've read that you don't want to vacuum your popcorn. It needs moisture.
I've not heard of ADDING moisture, tho.

It has been mentioned before on rfc.... maybe by Sheldon. I really
don't remember.

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Sheldon said:

If oil popping your corn, add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the pan.

What size pan? That sounds like a lot! I don't measure so maybe it's
the amount I use in my 4 quart pot.

My method is to add enough to cover the bottom of my pan and then add
a little bit more. Over the years I've discovered that the tiny extra
is what it takes to get most of the last few kernals popped (because
there are always a couple of duds). duh - OK, I'm a slow learner.

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A day's work for the chicken, a lifetime commitment for the pig.

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I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store it?
Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I usually
store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound bag
was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar storage is
enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but I'm have no idea
if that is a good thing to do.
Thanks,

I would put the extra in the freezer or fridge. The main thing is to keep
the moisture in it. Once it dries out, you lose popping quality. My health
food store keeps their nuts and popcorn in the freezer, taking them out and
bagging them as needed. Their stuff is the freshest.

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Sheldon said:

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I freeze my popcorn, but at the fast rate you use popcorn you don't
need to worry about storage... keep it in closed jars at room
temperature... only thing I suggest is to add a tsp of water to each
jar. The corn will absorb the water and it will pop better. Often
the bulk popcorn sold is not packaged very well and may not be very
fresh either, most times it has lost moisture and it is the moisture
that enables it to to pop

Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

I wouldn't personally add it to store it, but... It is one way to freshen
old popcorn and get it to pop better. You add the water and let it sit for
an hour or two.

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I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to
store it? Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10
weeks. I usually store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound
bag was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar
storage is enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but
I'm have no idea if that is a good thing to do.
Thanks,

I freeze it but I usually thaw out a bunch of it at a time. It goes
pretty fast around here. I keep it in a big sealed jar after thawing
and it stays pretty fresh. I think I'll try Sheldon's water idea and
see what happens.

Michael

It was recommended by some group or person other than Sheldon. I vaguely
remember seeing something about this on a pbs show (I think)...I tried it
and it seemed ok...except if you don't use your popcorn up quickly you
risk mold growing in the jar with the added moisture.

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Elbonian Folklore

"Sheldon" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

Your pea brain is rotten.

I just don't know, Sheldon. You've said so much really stupid stuff
in the same assured tone, I hesitate to believe anything you post.

Also, you're an [censored]. But that's more of a subjective thing.

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I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to
store it? Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10
weeks. I usually store the corn in an air tight jar.
I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound
bag was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar
storage is enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but
I'm have no idea if that is a good thing to do.
Thanks,

Quoted message said:

I freeze it but I usually thaw out a bunch of it at a time. It goes
pretty fast around here. I keep it in a big sealed jar after thawing
and it stays pretty fresh. I think I'll try Sheldon's water idea and
see what happens.

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Michael

It was recommended by some group or person other than Sheldon. I vaguely
remember seeing something about this on a pbs show (I think)...I tried it
and it seemed ok...except if you don't use your popcorn up quickly you
risk mold growing in the jar with the added moisture.

no mold will grow so long as the water is absorbed by the corn... no
one said to add cups of water... one or two tsps per pound is all.

Dry foods are not dry, even dry pasta contains about 18pct water, I've
never had dry pasta go moldy. Dry beans contain about 7pct water...
popcorn needs to contain at least 13pct water to pop properly.

Corn is far from the only grain that will pop... think about breakfast
cereals.

POPPED WILD RICE

Popped wild rice can be used as an interesting replacement for
croutons in a salad, or as a garnish on soups, and casseroles. Not all
wild rice will pop successfully. The best wild rice to use is hand
processed wild rice that usually has more moisture left in each
kernel, which will expand when heated.

Place about ? inch of oil in a small, shallow pan with a small
strainer set in the oil. Heat at high temperature until oil is at
about 450 F. Drop one rice kernel into the strainer. When it sizzles,
cracks open and expands to about double its length, the oil is ready.
(You may wish to reduce the heat temporarily.) Add 1 tablespoon of
rice at a time to the oil. When all the kernels have expanded (which
constitutes the popping), empty the strainer onto paper toweling.
Repeat, adjusting heat as necessary. Crisp popped rice may be seasoned
with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs to enhance the flavor. This popped
rice can be made in large quantities and stored in a sealed container
for several weeks.
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Many rfc'ers are [censored] (totally brainless), they don't belong in a
kitchen.

Sheldon

Sheldon said:

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Adding water to corn kernels. Are you trying to get him to make all his
popping corn rot?

Your pea brain is rotten.

Sheesh, you think just because you don't know something it can't be
so... if everyone knew as much as you what a low IQ planet this would
be.

I do know that if you put water in with seeds the hulls with soften and
they will start to germinate, and if left in a closed jar for an extended
period they will rot. Corn kernels are seeds.

The OP was asking about storing popcorn. The article you cited talks about
adding water to refresh the corn and suggests doing it for as much as four
days. It does not say to store it in water. Corn, like other grains, will
last a long time under the proper conditions. One of those conditions is
that it be kept dry. If popping corn kept better water added to it you can
bet that Orville would be adding water to the stuff he sells by weight.

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http://www.popcorn.org/frames.cfm?main=teachers