Published: by Laurie Wittges |
permalink Microwave popcorn was all over the news today. Diacetyl, which adds that buttery taste, can cause lung damage when heated and inhaled - leading to a potentially fatal condition known as "popcorn workers’ lung." And that's not all - Angela at Shelterrific pointed us to this article: Plastic Ocean, which says that one of the chemicals used to treat microwave popcorn bags has serious health risks. So, whether you like your popcorn plain, salty, buttery, or sweet, chances are you're looking for another way to make it. Here's the basics on making popcorn yourself - with or without a bag.