A woman put a whole egg in the middle of the pan while making caramel popcorn at home. A video of the same has gone insanely viral online and has confused the internet.
Can you guess why this woman put an egg in the pan while making caramel popcorn?
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 6, 2023 20:17 IST
There is no dearth of bizarre content on social media and we have proof. So, a video of a woman making caramel popcorn is doing the rounds of the internet. But, while making the dish, she randomly put an egg in the middle of the pan. The clip has gone crazy viral online and the internet is well, confused.
The now-viral video was shared on Twitter by a user named Lance. In the over 1-minute clip, a woman can be seen making caramel popcorn. However, before starting, she put a whole egg in the middle of the pan. Next, she added two small slabs of butter and caramel candies to the pan.
The woman then stirred continuously till the butter melted with the caramel. She then added some corn kernels and covered the pan. After a while, she turned the heat off, removed the burnt egg and put the caramel popcorn in a bowl.
Watch the viral video here:
The video amassed close to 6 million views and a plethora of reactions from Twitter users. While some people said that she added the egg to absorb extra heat, others had different views.
"Whole eggs absorb excess heat so it’s an easy way to regulate the temperature balance of the other ingredients," a user wrote.
Another user commented, "I hated this video. Why was the egg there?!? Why?"
See the comments here:
whole eggs absorb excess heat so it’s an easy way to regulate the temperature balance of the other ingredients— théo (@TheoSalaun) February 5, 2023
To make y’all watch and it worked— BeatsByNIX (@BeatsByNIX) February 5, 2023
I hated this video. Why was the egg there?!? Whyyyyyyy?!?— Danielle Moodie (@DeeTwoCents) February 5, 2023
Spiritual support for the other ingredients— Christopher Wolf (@ChrisWolf1987) February 4, 2023
Looks like diarrhea— mistcop (@mistcop) February 5, 2023
Without the egg this doesnt go viral lol.— p0k0â£ï¸ (@pokornstar) February 5, 2023
Salmonella?— Najeeb Haddad (@najmastered) February 5, 2023
Attention— vida loca (@llorisfc) February 5, 2023
Tell us your guesses in the comments section below.
Published By:
Shubhi Mishra
Published On:
Feb 6, 2023
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FAQs
Even if you want to add candy or sauces, it doesn't require an egg. Still, some say the egg keeps the kernels from sticking together, while others say it's to keep wannabe chefs from adding too many kernels to the pan.
Why is my homemade caramel popcorn soggy? ›
Give it some time to cool. If it's still tasting soggy after 1–2 hours of cooling at room temperature, you may have under-baked the caramel corn. 1 hour in the oven is usually plenty. Additionally, be sure to cook the caramel on the stove for long enough.
Why do people like caramel popcorn? ›
Why People Love Caramel Popcorn. Perfect Flavour Balance: Caramel popcorn offers a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. The sweetness of the caramel complements the natural saltiness of the popcorn, creating a harmonious flavour that appeals to a wide range of taste preferences.
How do you make Martha Stewart caramel popcorn? ›
In a small saucepan, bring butter, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil, stirring constantly. Working quickly, drizzle popcorn with sugar syrup, and toss. Spread popcorn evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until golden and shiny, about 40 minutes.
What happens when you put an egg in corn syrup Why does that happen? ›
It has a lower concentration of water (25% water) than the egg (90% water). To reach equilibrium, osmosis causes the water molecules to move out of the egg and into the corn syrup until both solutions have the same concentration of water. The outward movement of water causes the egg to shrivel.
Why does my popcorn taste like eggs? ›
Remember this the next time you rip open a freshly nuked bag of microwave popcorn: You're really getting a whiff of rotten eggs. New research into the most potent chemicals that give microwave popcorn its flavor has found that hydrogen sulfide is one of the main odorous gases produced during popping.
What is a fun fact about caramel popcorn? ›
But have you ever wondered about its origin? Well, here's an interesting fact about who invented caramel popcorn: the idea behind caramel popcorn first made its appearance in the 1800s and was introduced by the famous brothers Frederick and Louis Rueckheim. 1800!
Why is caramel popcorn unhealthy? ›
While caramel-coated popcorn may be a tempting snack, its simple carbs and high sugar content can lead to spikes in blood glucose levels, increasing the risk of hyperglycemia and other health problems.
Who invented popcorn with caramel? ›
Caramel popcorn came to be due to two brothers, Frederick and Louis Rueckheim, who immigrated to the United States of America from Germany and settled in Chicago. In 1870, they opened a popcorn store and began experimenting with unique flavors and toppings.
How do you make caramel popcorn crispy again? ›
If you're looking to breathe new life into the snack, spread it on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 250°F for about five minutes. It should be as good as new!
How Do I Get My Popcorn Crunchy and Not Soggy? The longer you cook the syrup (the mixture of sugar and water the forms the base of the caramel sauce), the crunchier your popcorn will be. For very crunchy popcorn (my favorite!), stop cooking when you see the first wisps of smoke coming from the sugar mixture.
