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Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body (2022)

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Re: Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body (2022)

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Post by SethMurphy »

sgtnoodle wrote: post #67
InvaderFizz wrote: post #33

Best popcorn you can make is cheap and easy cleanup. Take one large pot (the kind that holds like 10qts). Cover the bottom with kernels. Add a bit of oil, basically just enough to swirl and have everything covered in an oil sheen, not enough to have them submerged. Cover, put on high (I use gas). I like to suspend a paper towel between the lid and the rest of the pot, absorbs excess oil and water. Once popping slows,…

That's why I take out a dozen or so unpopped kernels before popping the rest. It's easier to throw them right in the trash, rather than have to pick them out of the rest of the popped corn.

This is funny. This is also not the type of comments that I expect to see on HN. I come here out of curiosity, not for humor or entertainment.

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Post by objektif »

tabiv wrote: post #252

Recently my wife and I searched for a drinking water filter that would remove PFAS. We found one! https://www.clearlyfiltered.com/pages/performance-data-for-t...

This looks good but the under sink system is a bit expensive. Does anyone know a good, affordable, easy to install under sink filter?

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Post by hospitalJail »

f5ve wrote: post #292
tabiv wrote: post #252

Recently my wife and I searched for a drinking water filter that would remove PFAS. We found one! https://www.clearlyfiltered.com/pages/performance-data-for-t...

It removes flouride as well, for better or worse -- one of very few available filters which do. (Some think flouride is good and some think it's bad.) I have it, and purely ergonomically, it's the best filter I've ever used. It's also quite expensive with expensive filters that need replacing frequently.

If you brush your teeth with toothpaste, it shouldn't matter.

Re: Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body (2022)

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Post by moogly »

askvictor wrote: post #89
InvaderFizz wrote: post #33

Best popcorn you can make is cheap and easy cleanup. Take one large pot (the kind that holds like 10qts). Cover the bottom with kernels. Add a bit of oil, basically just enough to swirl and have everything covered in an oil sheen, not enough to have them submerged. Cover, put on high (I use gas). I like to suspend a paper towel between the lid and the rest of the pot, absorbs excess oil and water. Once popping slows,…

Out of interest, why do you prefer a salt grinder? I've never understood why these exist. Pepper grinders, absolutely - the aromatics are released on grinding. By not so with salt. Curious if I'm missing something.

Just buy Flavacol

Re: Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body (2022)

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Post by linsomniac »

InvaderFizz wrote: post #33

Best popcorn you can make is cheap and easy cleanup. Take one large pot (the kind that holds like 10qts). Cover the bottom with kernels. Add a bit of oil, basically just enough to swirl and have everything covered in an oil sheen, not enough to have them submerged. Cover, put on high (I use gas). I like to suspend a paper towel between the lid and the rest of the pot, absorbs excess oil and water. Once popping slows,…

I'm a "heat kernels to just below popping and then pop" fan, since trying this method a decade ago. The goal is to get all the kernels to pop in a relatively short window, so nothing sits there to burn.

Method:

  - Prepare: Measure out 1/3 cup of popcorn and have a serving bowl ready.
  - Add high temp oil to the pot.  I use 1-2tbs of coconut oil.
  - Place in stock pot along with 3 kernels over medium high heat.
  - Cover with a kitchen towel (to let out some steam during popping, don't want a soggy popcorn).
  - Once the kernels pop, immediately dump in the rest of the kernels (I usually do 1/3 cup, whatever the instructions recommend).
  - Immediately take off the heat and shake gently to the count of 30.  The kids love participating in the count.
  - Put back on the heat and shake a little to make sure the kernels are evenly distributed.
  - Once the popping slows, immediately take it off the heat and dump into a serving bowl.  This prevents burning.
This method works great, rave reviews from the family.

Re: Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body (2022)

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Post by Scoundreller »

moogly wrote: post #314
askvictor wrote: post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Out of interest, why do you prefer a salt grinder? I've never understood why these exist. Pepper grinders, absolutely - the aromatics are released on grinding. By not so with salt. Curious if I'm missing something.

Just buy Flavacol

Yeah, I bought a pound (or a kilo?) and it will last me the rest of my life.

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Post by SethMurphy »

Blackthorn wrote: post #97
xk_id wrote: post #64

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I was just about to post about the silicone popcorn makers. They’re amazingly practical, I’m super happy with mine, and I’m pretty sure it can’t get any easier than that. Some risk of burning your popcorn tho as the window between “most kernels popped” and “burnt” is relatively short, so until you figure out the correct timings for your microwave’s power, watch your fire alarms.

It does get easier: air popper. No burning to worry about, works perfectly every time.

Air poppers are great for efficiency and convenience, but I find the consistency a bit chewy for my taste. Efficiency and convenience usually wins though, which is also why microwave popcorn is such a hit.

Re: Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body (2022)

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Post by hombre_fatal »

MrDunham wrote: post #51
cosmodisk wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's an element of practice too. Ideally, you want a very thin layer of oil to cover the base, or maybe even less. It doesn't need to be a lot. Also an average saucepan would produce quite a lot popcorn To prevent burning, shaking and occasionally lifting off the hob is required. Also not adding too much corn helps a lot. The maximum a saucepan can take is when the entire base is covered with them.

I've found 50% oil by volume to kernels works great. Eg 1/3 cup kernels, fill same cup halfway (1/6 cup), add flavacol to the oil in the measuring cup & stir, mix with kernels in a saucepan over heat. Love life

1/6 cup is 320 calories of oil. Definitely not the most calorie-thrifty way to make it.
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