Friday, February 20, 2026

How Popcorn Actually Pops 🍿

How Popcorn Actually Pops 🍿

Author Name:Macro 3D

Youtube Channel Url:https://www.youtube.com/@Macro3D

Youtube Video URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUtdWCLs2e0



Transcript:
(00:00) This is a corn kernel frying in oil. But the real magic is actually happening inside. Deep within the seed, a tiny drop of water turns into high pressure steam. The heat melts the hard starch into a hot gelatinous goop. The outer shell acts like a tiny pressure cooker, holding on until it finally cracks under the extreme stress. Boom.
(00:22) The superheated starch expands 40 times its size, blowing the yellow hull apart instantly. That white foam rapidly cools down and solidifies into a crispy sponge structure. The physical force of the pop actually launches it into a perfect gymnastic backflip, creating that fluffy, buttery movie theater snack we all love to

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