You can make your own bag of microwave popcorn.
While "popcorn lung" may sound like a joke, it is in fact a very real ailment that has affected popcorn factory workers and at least one consumer. Instead of potentially exposing yourself to diacetyl - the chemical in some microwave popcorns that caused the condition - make your own popcorn at home. You can do this even if you do not have a stove. In fact, you can easily make your own bags of microwave popcorn.
Instructions
1. Put your popcorn kernels, olive oil, salt, pepper and any other seasonings you desire (such as dried herbs, garlic powder, cayenne or chili flakes) into a bowl and stir well with the spoon until the popcorn kernels are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
2. Spoon the oiled and seasoned kernels into the brown bag, leaving any excess oil in the bottom of the bowl.
3. Close the bag and fold the top over twice in folds of about ½ to ¾ inch.
4. Staple the folded top of your brown bag to keep it shut. Use one staple on either end of the fold rather than an excessive number of staples, as this can cause damage to your microwave.
5. Put the bag of popcorn into the microwave and set the microwave to high for four minutes. Listen closely during this time and remove the bag as soon as the pops are three to five seconds apart. Remove the bag from the microwave at this point, even if the full four minutes has not passed.
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