Is it possible to get an upset stomach from eating burnt popcorn (or burnt unpopped kernals)?
Answer Hi Sophie, Thanks for your question! Eating burned popcorn may cause an upset stomach for an individual since some people get “sick” just from the smell of it. That would vary from person to person. In terms of an allergic reaction, if a person is allergic to corn, popcorn – burned or unburned – should be avoided. You might be interested in the following article that I found regarding burned toast: http://www.healthandage.com/public/health-center/30/article/2957/Burnt-Toast-Is-… The take away message from it is that research isn’t conclusive about whether or not there are harmful effects of eating burned foods. I would recommend picking out the burned pieces just to be safe (and to have a more enjoyable eating experience!) To avoid getting burned popcorn, remove it from the microwave or burner when you don’t hear any “pops” for 3 seconds. I hope that helps! All the best, Kristi Eat Well With Food Allergies!
