Can You Turn Smartfood Popcorn Into Grits? The Food Science Answer

Direct answer: No, you cannot turn a bag of Smartfood popcorn into a bowl of grits—physically, chemically, or nutritionally. Popcorn kernels are whole, intact endosperm-encased maize (Zea mays everta) with a dense, moisture-sealed pericarp; grits are coarsely ground, degerminated, hominy-based…

