METHODS FOR MAKING POPCORN KERNELS WITH IMPROVED FLAKE PRODUCTION

摘要

The present invention relates to methods for making enzyme-treated unpopped popcorn kernels, comprising: (a) contacting the popcorn kernels with an aqueous solution comprising an effective amount of one or more hull wall-degrading enzymes for a period of time sufficient to weaken the hull wall of the kernels; and (b) recovering the enzyme-treated popcorn kernels. The present invention also relates to popcorn kernels obtained by the method of the present invention.