The supersweets are just as good for freezing as the others. There are many varieties. Every catalog will have some. It needs repeating, however, that entrepreneurs not wishing to waste money should determine an exact and committed market before they buy or plant any seed. Popcorn Popcorns are generally either pearl or rice types.
Pearls have smooth, rounded crowns, while rice types are pointed.
Heating the kernel turns the moisture inside the soft starch in the center into explosive steam that can turn the kernel inside out. The greater the expansion, the higher the quality. Moisture content should be 13.5 to 14 percent for best results. Varieties differ as to quality, which also includes flavor, tenderness, absence of hulls, color, and shape. Shape can vary from mushroom-spherical to butterfly.