Re:Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
by fullspectrumdev on Friday June 23, 2023 @07:37AM
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This is probably the most interesting thing I’ve read all day. Now where did I leave the UV torch…
Re:Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
by rainbowzootsuit on Friday June 23, 2023 @10:02PM
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You can get them at auto parts stores used with dye to detect leaks, often in the HVAC system.
Re:Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
by waste_monk on Saturday June 24, 2023 @01:20AM
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Or at most pet supply stores, for a similar but not identical purpose.
Re:Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
by _aavaa_ on Friday June 23, 2023 @08:22AM
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I want to believe, but I don't have a UV light handy to verify this.
Re:Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
by nerdchum on Friday June 23, 2023 @02:47PM
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I dont know if this is true or if this is a brilliant and creative troll.
Re:Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
by rrrrrrrrrrrryan on Saturday July 01, 2023 @03:56AM
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If this is true, does this mean that it's technically possible to pre-sort out most of the kernels that won't pop easily? Do expensive popcorn brands do this? Would it be possible to breed out this mutation? So many questions.
You have to study the grain. Most kernels have a left to right grain, and they will pop between 140-150C, because the cell structure of the skin is weak in several places. A relatively rare genetic mutation leads to around 1-2% of kernels having a right to left grain, and because of this orientation the skin is actually more robust in the typical popping spots, meaning that temperatures as high as 450C are required to pop these! That's why they typically will remain unpopped when cooking popcorn in this legacy manner.
To detect the right-to-left kernels, you can actually use a UV flashlight - you will see that they have a softer glow compared to the bright left to right kernels.
Hope that helps!