Diacetyl is a natural byproduct of the fermentation process. Though it occurs naturally in alcoholic beverages like rum, there are indications that when heated and inhaled, it can cause lung diseases such as popcorn lung.International Food Information Council: Questions and Answers about Diacetyl
Potential Side Effects
Disclaimer
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Ways to Avoid Diacetyl
- Lighter Footstep: Dump Dangerous Diacetyl by Making Your Own Microwave Popcorn
Is it true that eating microwaveable popcorn is worse for your health than to eating popcorn that was not cooked in the microwave?(2 Answers)
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In my opinion, the stove or air popped popcorn is better than the microvave ready popcorn. I find it tastier not overly seasoned. Yes, it is easier to ...
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Fast Facts
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Artificial butter, alcoholic beverages
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Hazardous when airborne
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May cause popcorn lung
