Microwave popcorn and lung disease

sleepngo · Post by **sleepngo** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:37 pm

Just found out that one of my favorite snacks, extra butter Microwave popcorn contains a chemical compound called Diacetyl that can cause lung disease, that can be fatal. It can happen during the popping process. The fumes given off cause Bronchiocitis Obliterans, a lung disease that is often fatal. I went to http://www.popweaver.com web site and they say that their new products no longer contain the ingredient Diacetyl and that it is safe to eat now. I hope so, I love Microwave popcorn.

Dan

momadams · Post by **momadams** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:51 pm

I've never been able to stand the smell of microwave popcorn. Wonder if that's why.
Shari

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:59 pm

I still pop popcorn the somewhat old-fashion way, in a pot on the stove, stand there and shake the pan across the burner whilst holding the cover on. Then melt the butter and pour it over the popcorn in the bowl. I've been looking for one of those "screen" type poppers for the fireplace when I think of it whilst out shopping but haven't found one yet. Of course, the difficulty in finding one is probably because I HATE to shop. I run in, buy what I want and get out.

RosemaryB · Post by **RosemaryB** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:12 pm

At home I make regular popcorn with a hot air popper. It's very easy and no chemicals! For a topping I melt butter and mix it half with olive oil. I add other herbs. I used to use olive oil and chili powder and that was good, too.

At work I sometimes make popcorn in the microwave. I use only the plain stuff. Paul Newman has a brand with nothing else added. I then add the butter and olive oil and other stuff.

I love popcorn!

Kattitude · Post by **Kattitude** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:37 pm

Thanks a lot guys. Now I have the midnight munchies...

Vader · Post by **Vader** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:50 pm

I was quite surprised to find that Orville Redenbacher's makes an organic microwave buttered popcorn. It's quite good too.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:22 pm

Yes, thanks alot, I just went a popped me a whole bag and melted butter and all that good stuff and I WILL eat the WHOLE BAG ! It's 10:17pm here so I won't even have time for it to digest before I go to sleep, well... I do have a hour & 15 minutes before I go nite-nite SHOOT...

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Microwave popcorn and lung disease

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