We know through name alone that popcorn comes from corn, but not just any kernel will pop into the crunchy ... a subspecies of flint corn known for its rock-hard shell that explodes into a ...

A lot of what we've described about flint corn is true for popcorn. Like flint corn, the kernels are hard and shiny like glass beads. Yet, the outside of these semi-translucent kernel shells are ...

Stress cracks are one of the most troublesome types of corn damage caused by improper drying and cooling. Stress cracks are fine cracks in the endosperm of the kernel, located just below the surface.

Can any corn become popcorn? Not all corn pops! Popcorn is a special type of corn. Some other grains, such as quinoa and sorghum, can pop too; but popcorn is the biggest and best popper! This picture ...

And who discovered that popcorn could be a toasty, tasty treat? These kinds of food mysteries are pretty hard to solve. Archaeology depends on solid remains to figure out what happened in the past, ...