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Microwave popcorn
Buttery, salty, or variously flavored depending on the bag, with the familiar light, crisp texture of popped corn.
Lens analyzedMicrowave popcorn is unpopped corn kernels sealed in a specially designed bag with oil and seasoning, meant to be popped directly in a microwave in just a few minutes. It's a convenience alternative to popping kernels on the stovetop.
Where it comes from
Microwave popcorn was developed in the early 1980s alongside the growing presence of microwave ovens in North American kitchens, engineered with a special bag design that helps distribute heat evenly for popping.
Buying it
Check the flavor and butter content on the box, since microwave popcorn ranges from plain to heavily buttered or flavored, and look at sodium and fat content if that matters.
Storing it
Store unpopped microwave popcorn bags in the pantry, where they keep for months per the package date; popped popcorn should be eaten soon after popping since it stales quickly.
Keeps about 6 months in the pantry.
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