Can microwave popcorn give you cancer?

[mlk_man]

Besides the mix of chemicals used to coat the insides of popcorn bags, one also needs to be concerned about Diacetyl. It's the chemical compound that gives most artificial butter its flavor and aroma. The widely used (and FDA-approved) additive is also found in many wines, beers, cookies, candies, and cheese-flavored products. All my favorites of course...................

http://www.osha.gov/dts/chemicalsampling/data/CH_231710.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diacetyl

http://www.butterflavoringlunginjury.com/faq.htm

But there's hope for us beer folks............

http://www.beerme.com/diacetyl.shtml

 

[dell]

Thanks for the article.

 

[bkrownd]

Only a barbarian would microwave popcorn. Hot-air popper makes infinitely better popcorn, and its easier as well.