What is the minimum temperature a popcorn kernel have to be to pop?

Pop-corn is an American seed of fortune! For sure, North America is famous for its corn fields and wide production of pop-corn. America made this snack a pasteboard of the whole nation and put it on the level of world acceptance. The kernels of other grasses do not pop at high temperatures. This super power belongs only to corn and that is the ability for corn to be proud of!

The history of pop-corn is really exciting. The first thing for you to know is that this original formula of corn cooking was brought to Europe from the native tribes of America. But why does only corn pop while heated? All the other kernels also have enough water in them. The reason is that corn's capsule does not let water and steam leak out so the inner pressure inside of a corn kernel increases, causing it to pop. To make corn pop, it should be heated at the temperature of 350F and oiled. However, bear in mind that all the kernels must be of high quality: clean and well preserved. Overdried grain will not pop!

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49 Comments

Sean Philips

Terribly worded and a poor explanation

Special Patrol Group

How did this get passed what degrees are you talking about ... Centigrade ... Fahrenheit .... Kelvin?

Candice Walker

Then who came up with the term "native americans". They were here before the Europeans killed to take over hence they are natives Larry W. Jones...that's what I think

Candice Walker

I dont know if you are being stupid or serious Earl Burchard?

crdemarti

Terribly worded……does no one edit Grammar and Composition anymore? But, great question 🙋‍♂️! I eat popcorn all the time.(already popped ) But,I grew up popping my own and never knew what temp. was needed to facilitate that pop.

fdeisner

At the time I answered the question they were almost 35,000 people who answered the question and ONLY 5 DISLIKES? I hope all of the people with negative comments reported this question.

Dena Barrett

This is 100% incorrect. This question needs to be pulled. 5 different sieves say it is 450 degrees to pop.

Cheryl Love

Bridy4u , 356 is correct answer, the kernels won’t pop at lower temps, definitely not 180 F.

Fred Mayes

dmarkc, I would think that boiling temperature would generate enough steam over time to rupture the kernal. May not be popped in a 'jiffy' but perhaps would given enough time.

Howard Groopman

Question should read "HAS" to be. Too obscure a question for anyone to really know it.

dmarkc

Catherine Shore Martinez, 212F is not sufficient. Requires additional heat to increase pressure to @135 psi to pop. Not well thought out, like the question. Any jail time for that?

catmom

Bruce Cassamajor, I personally love my popcorn w/o oil & when I watch movies.

Catherine Shore Martinez

Interesting fact since one would suppose that around 212F would be sufficient. I wish the site had a better editor. The grammar police should arrest anyone who can't properly coordinate has/have with the subject.

John W Shreve

I like taking the lid off the pot when the grandkids are over.

Char

Candice Walker, exactly who showed them how to plant maize 🌽 to survive.. lol

Clayton Dean Brannon

The correct answer was not one of the option plus you had to guess as to whether they meant C or F.

Dirk A Schnarr

Terrible question. The minimum would be 212 F or 100 C. You do not ask for the best popping temperature. You ask for the minimum. Needs to be removed!