How hot does it get inside a bag of microwave popcorn?

The kernels need to reach 180 degrees before they start to pop. read more

Making flavors that can do this is difficult, often requires engineered ingredients, and limits what flavors can be used. This is the reason the microwave popcorn isle is so boring. Fake butter, or, um, fake movie theatre butter. The susceptor: Next time you polish off a bag of microwave popcorn take a look inside. read more

The exact amount of time needed will depend on your microwave and the bowl/plate you are using, but it will take longer than a bag of popcorn. With the pictured bowl and plate, it takes me about 5 minutes to pop 1/4 cup of kernels. read more