A certified organic, carefully selected variety of yellow popcorn with
superior popping qualities—large, fluffy tender morsels, bursting
with pure corn flavor. Did you know non-organic popcorn is on the FDA’s
list of top ten foods most contaminated with toxic pesticides and
chemicals? Organic Popping Corn is a healthier choice for you and the
environment. The resealable package helps retain moisture. Low calorie,
rich in dietary fiber, and a source of good complex carbohydrate
nourishment.
Our popcorn is certified
organically grown in vital soil, on family owned farms by those
committed to a clean environment and the safest, most nourishing food.
Popcorn’s unique ability to pop lies in the fact that the kernels
contain a certain amount of water that is stored in the soft starchy
endosperm inside the hard outer shell or ‘pericarp’ of the kernel. When
the corn is heated the water expands creating pressure within the
kernel. Eventually the casing cracks and the kernels explode and pop
allowing the water to escape as steam and turning the kernels inside
out. Organic Popcorn comes in a resealable package to better retain
moisture. After resealing the package, refrigerate to further ensure
freshness.
Most people think that all popcorn is a healthy snack, but
conventional, non-organic popcorn is on the FDA’s 1999, Total Diet
Study that lists the top ten foods most contaminated with pesticides
and chemicals. Non-organic popcorn is listed as containing toxic
chlordane, dieldrin, and toxaphene. Organic Popping Corn is a healthier
choice for you, yours, and the environment—the way nature intended
without artificial additives, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides,
fumigants or other chemicals. It is rich in dietary fiber, providing
roughage the body needs in the daily diet. It is a healthy low calorie
snack. It contains energy producing complex carbohydrates that do not
effect blood sugar levels. It’s satisfying and doesn’t spoil
ones appetite—an ideal snack food. Our popcorn is a source of
potassium, protein and iron.
Archaeologists uncovered proof that most Native American Indian tribes
enjoyed popcorn even before the birth of Christ. Excavations in the Bat
Cave of west central New Mexico discovered popcorn ears that are nearly
5,600 years old. Excavations in tombs of Peru uncovered 1,000 year old
popcorn that was so well preserved that it still pops. Pottery popcorn
poppers have been discovered dating back to pre-Inca cultures in Peru.
Columbus discovered the Indians of the West Indies using popcorn for
decorations as well as food. Cortez found the Aztecs in Mexico wearing
popcorn necklaces and headdresses. Before the exploration of the Great
Lakes region the Iroquois popped corn in pottery crocks over heated
sand. To this day popcorn is still considered one of America’s
favorite, most pleasurable snack foods.
