Microwave Popcorn May be Trouble in a Bag
Aug 12, 2014 11:50:08 GMT -5
Post by baydoll on Aug 12, 2014 11:50:08 GMT -5
From Everydaycheapskate.com
When I first read about the possible dangers of microwave popcorn, I assumed I would read about issues having to do with sodium and trans fats. What I’ve learned is that the real problem may be with the bag.
The bag almost all microwave popcorn varieties come in is lined with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This chemical, when heated, has been linked to infertility, cancer and other diseases in lab animals. No long term studies have been conducted on humans, but the EPA now lists this substance as “likely to be carcinogenic to humans.” Holy moly! Likely to be? That’s enough for me to shun the stuff, but that’s not the only reason. Microwave popcorn is relatively expensive!
I’ll show you a cost comparison, but first, let me show you how to make popcorn in the microwave with no PFOA-laden bag, and no tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), annatto extract or propyl gallate added for flavor, color or longevity (ingredients copied from a bag of the stuff). I’m talking fresh, pristine, fabulous popcorn from start to finish in about 3 minutes.
See article here:
www.everydaycheapskate.com/food-and-recipes/microwave-popcorn-may-trouble-bag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=microwave-popcorn-may-trouble-bag&utm_source=Everyday+Cheapskate&utm_campaign=d0405eefd6-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3eccb93339-d0405eefd6-67458525
When I first read about the possible dangers of microwave popcorn, I assumed I would read about issues having to do with sodium and trans fats. What I’ve learned is that the real problem may be with the bag.
The bag almost all microwave popcorn varieties come in is lined with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This chemical, when heated, has been linked to infertility, cancer and other diseases in lab animals. No long term studies have been conducted on humans, but the EPA now lists this substance as “likely to be carcinogenic to humans.” Holy moly! Likely to be? That’s enough for me to shun the stuff, but that’s not the only reason. Microwave popcorn is relatively expensive!
I’ll show you a cost comparison, but first, let me show you how to make popcorn in the microwave with no PFOA-laden bag, and no tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), annatto extract or propyl gallate added for flavor, color or longevity (ingredients copied from a bag of the stuff). I’m talking fresh, pristine, fabulous popcorn from start to finish in about 3 minutes.
See article here:
www.everydaycheapskate.com/food-and-recipes/microwave-popcorn-may-trouble-bag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=microwave-popcorn-may-trouble-bag&utm_source=Everyday+Cheapskate&utm_campaign=d0405eefd6-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3eccb93339-d0405eefd6-67458525
