How many times have you microwaved popcorn before? Probably too many times to count. It's easy — toss the bag in the microwave, set the time, and make sure it doesn't burn, so it's not exactly rocket science here. Why, then, are we focusing on the safety of microwaving popcorn if it's so easy that a kid could do it without any help?
While the American Heart Association reports that popcorn can be a filling and even healthy snack when prepared correctly (like skipping huge amounts of butter and salt), many have focused on not the popcorn itself, but instead the bag the kernels come in. Certain reports have warned consumers that popcorn bags may be lined with "PFAS," or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are also known by the ominous name of "forever chemicals." The Environmental Protection Agency also reports that, so common are these chemicals in our environment, that traces of these substances can be found in the bloodstreams of many humans and animals. While this doesn't mean that every time you eat popcorn you're eating chemicals, it's still a surprising fact to learn what exactly your buttery popcorn kernels are being carried in.
So let's say that you want to cut out the microwavable bag entirely. What sort of bag or popping vessel can you use that will allow you to pop your corn safely and efficiently?
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