popcorn storage ???

Dee Dee said:

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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.

Of course not. Storing any type of seeds, and corn kernels are seeds, will
lead to germination and/or rot. If popping corn benefited from added water
the manufactures would pack it in water.

Sheldon said:

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.

Indeed. And they are stored in containers that keep them dry. Those are the
water content levels where they can be stored.

Quoted message said:

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Many rfc'ers are [censored] (totally brainless), they don't belong in a
kitchen.

Sheldon

Sheldon, who should be looking in a mirror.

Dave FRAUD Smith said:

Sheldon said:

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.

Quoted message said:

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.

Indeed. And they are stored in containers that keep them dry. Those are the
water content levels where they can be stored.

Quoted message said:

Many rfc'ers are [censored] (totally brainless), they don't belong in a
kitchen.

Quoted message said:

Sheldon

Sheldon, who should be looking in a mirror.

At least I can, your ugliness would break the mirror

So easy to hook the lowest bottom feeder... Dave Smith (phony name) is
the smallest minded biggest liar here.

Sheldon

mooncup said:

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.

Fridge is just as dry... use airtight containers.

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"Sheldon" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Quoted message said:

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.

i believe it could be scientifically proven that sheldon is an
[censored], if someone was foolish enough to take up the task. on the
other hand, it might not take that long.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy said:

i believe it could be scientifically proven that sheldon is an
[censored], if someone was foolish enough to take up the task. on the
other hand, it might not take that long.

It wouldn't be too hard. Just look at this thread. The OP asked about
storing a large of popping corn and Sheldon suggested adding water and
keeping it in closed jars. When I disputed it that he came up with a cite
that suggests adding some water to rejuvenate it, but which says nothing
about storing it like that. If popping corn stayed fresher longer with
water added they would be adding. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is
drying corn to keep it. Unlike Sheldon, they know that wet corn goes bad.

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blake murphy said:

i believe it could be scientifically proven that sheldon is an
[censored], if someone was foolish enough to take up the task. on the
other hand, it might not take that long.

It wouldn't be too hard. Just look at this thread. The OP asked about
storing a large of popping corn and Sheldon suggested adding water and
keeping it in closed jars. When I disputed it that he came up with a cite
that suggests adding some water to rejuvenate it, but which says nothing
about storing it like that. If popping corn stayed fresher longer with
water added they would be adding. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is
drying corn to keep it. Unlike Sheldon, they know that wet corn goes bad.

http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/vegetables/popcorn.asp

http://www.kitchenhintsandtips.com/storing_popcorn.shtml

http://www.theeagle.com/food/011205popcorn.php

http://www.thecookinginn.com/popcorn/popcornstor.html

http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/AlternativeCrops/Popcorn.htm

Apparently Sheldon is not the only one - I've been adding small quantities
of water to popcorn for years.

<shrug>

MJB

Sheldon said:

Kernels that do not pop are known as "old maids."

The store brand popcorn has a lot more "old maids" than the Jolly
Time.

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i believe it could be scientifically proven that sheldon is an
[censored], if someone was foolish enough to take up the task. on the
other hand, it might not take that long.

your pal,
blake

I'll take that task. And report my findings when the study is complete.

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i believe it could be scientifically proven that sheldon is an
[censored], if someone was foolish enough to take up the task. on the
other hand, it might not take that long.

your pal,
blake

I'll take that task. And report my findings when the study is complete.

Done. The results are positive.

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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 it.
--
Peace, Om

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mooncup said:

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.

Never affected us here.
It's frozen in an air tight jar.
--
Peace, Om

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Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?
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Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?
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A good starting point:

http://tinyurl.com/gr6hn

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Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?
--
Peace, Om

Yes, popcorn and a brown paper bag. Pour popcorn in a brown paper bag, just
enough to lightly cover the bottom. Fold the top of the brown paper bag
over 2 or 3 times.
Nuke till the popping is almost stopped.
So easy that my 8 year old can do it 😉

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i believe it could be scientifically proven that sheldon is an
[censored], if someone was foolish enough to take up the task. on the
other hand, it might not take that long.

your pal,
blake

I'll take that task. And report my findings when the study is complete.

Done. The results are positive.

hmm, two minutes. i'm impressed.

your pal,
blake

Omelet said:

Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?

I've used paper bags and it's been fine. More like air-popped in
consistency, but without that awful fake-butter smell and taste.
Popcorn is my number-one favorite food. I eat it at least a few
times a week, but I won't touch the microwave stuff.

Serene

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Quoted message said:

Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?
--
Peace, Om

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A good starting point:

http://tinyurl.com/gr6hn

Thanks!
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Knit Chic said:

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Quoted message said:

Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?
--
Peace, Om

Yes, popcorn and a brown paper bag. Pour popcorn in a brown paper bag, just
enough to lightly cover the bottom. Fold the top of the brown paper bag
over 2 or 3 times.
Nuke till the popping is almost stopped.
So easy that my 8 year old can do it 😉

I was not sure of the amount to use...
The Link Paco posted took care of that.

Thanks!
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Serene said:

Omelet said:

Speaking of popcorn...

I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
the only way to make it at work.

Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
popcorn?

I've used paper bags and it's been fine. More like air-popped in
consistency, but without that awful fake-butter smell and taste.
Popcorn is my number-one favorite food. I eat it at least a few
times a week, but I won't touch the microwave stuff.

Serene

I vaguely recall seeing actual microwave popcorn poppers available?
But pre-making my own to take to work in a bag would be more convenient.

REAL melted butter on popcorn!!!
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Peace, Om

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