Popcorn comes from a type of corn called maize. It is the kernel, which puffs up when heated. Popcorn is quite an old dish; examples have been found dating back to around 4700 BC.
Today, popcorn is strongly associated with entertainment, particularly with the cinema and watching films.. It is usually bought pre-made, but it can also be cooked at home, using either popcorn machines, on the hob, or possibly in the microwave.
At its most basic, popcorn is actually a healthy snack, as it is high in fibre and antioxidants and low in calories and fat and free from both sugar and sodium. That is before anything is added to it, and it is rare for it to be actually served like that.
Popcorn is quite a neutral dish; it can be made into a savoury one by adding salt, or a sweet one by adding toffee or butter and sugar. As an alternative to sugar, artificial sweeteners could be used.
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