How to Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn
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We now know that chronic exposure to diacetyl, the artificial-flavoring chemical in microwavable popcorn, causes a debilitating and sometimes-fatal lung disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans, or “popcorn lungs.” But what’s an armchair cinephile with a jonesing for lightly puffed snacks to do?
It actually couldn’t be easier (or less inexpensive) to make your own at home, using popcorn kernels you might find in the bulk-foods section of your grocery store. Place a serving of kernels into a brown paper bag, smear some butter on the…
August 31 2007 03:08 pm | Environment
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