How much popcorn do Americans eat each year? How old is Popcorn?

Popcorn got its name from the pop sound it gets when it heats up and explodes, or “pops”. More than 17 billion quarts of popcorn are consumed by Americans each year. Popcorn is about 5,600 years old. Charles Creators created popcorn with him creating the first commercial popcorn machine in 1885.Nebraska produces the most popcorn in the U.S., around 250 million pounds per year.

Microwave popcorn was invented in 1982 by Pillsbury. October is the National popcorn month and January 19th is National popcorn day.

What are the best popcorn toppings ever created? 40.82% of people like it sweet 37.76% said they like it savory and 21.43% said they want it plain. But butter is the most popular flavor at 30.90%, followed by white cheese at 16.20% and then caramel corn at 15.80%. With An average bag of popcorn is 54% air. Popcorn pops in some hundredths of a second. New Mexico is the founding place of popcorn.

Which kind of topping is your favorite?