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Popcorn is the latest and most unlikely food shown to have health-boosting properties.
The traditional cinema snack contains “surprisingly large” amounts of healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called polyphenols, scientists have found.
Tests showed that the compounds account for 2.5% of popcorn kernels by weight — higher levels than were seen in a range of other cereal products. Polyphenols, also found in fruits, vegetables, chocolate, wine, coffee and tea, are known to protect the heart and reduce the risk of cancer.
US chemist Dr Joe Vinson, who made the discovery, said: “We really were surprised. In my opinion it’s a good health food.”