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Popcorn
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Plain popcorn is a minimally processed whole grain providing fiber. No safety concerns at typical intake.
Found in
7,152 products
What it is
A variety of corn (Zea mays everta) whose kernels expand and puff when heated.
Whole-grain snack food; eaten plain or seasoned with salt, butter, oils, or flavorings.
Why it's flagged
- choking hazard for very young children
What regulators actually say
"Popcorn is a whole grain."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; no additive regulation needed for plain kernels.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; no additive regulation needed.
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