Villagers work in the cornfield, gathering fresh corn by hand. We feel close to the land and the people here, living simple ...

Can any corn become popcorn? Not all corn pops! Popcorn is a special type of corn. Some other grains, such as quinoa and sorghum, can pop too; but popcorn is the biggest and best popper! This picture ...

Corn takes on myriad configurations, from the classic corn on the cob to popcorn to more processed options including corn flour and corn syrup. How, then, do you classify such a versatile food?

Dried corn kernels are readily available from most supermarkets. Commercially-produced ready-to-cook popcorn kernels are also available, sealed in bags that you just put in the microwave.

And while almost any kind of corn will pop to some extent, the popcorn you eat at the cinema, or buy in a shop, is usually of a specially cultivated variety, grown to have an especially starchy ...

Air-popped corn, with no flavoring or oil, is a better snack choice. See the Ratings for the best choices in two flavors. Nice kettle popcorn is a CR Best Buy at just 19 cents per 1-cup serving.