Popcorn is the expanded kernel of maize, a type of corn. The kernel expands when heated with a distinctive "pop," hence the name.
Popcorn by itself is a healthy snack, low in calories and fat, free of sugar and sodium and is high in dietary fibre and antioxidants, but often quite tasteless. To make it more interesting, quantities of other ingredients are mixed in to add flavour, which destroys much of the nutritional value.
Caramel popcorn, also called caramel corn, is popcorn that has been coated with sugar or molasses. A similar type is toffee popcorn. Needless to say, popcorn that has been coated in a sugar derivative is not the healthiest thing to eat - even if it does taste nice.
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