Really, popcorn? I’ve seen a couple mentions but hadn’t read anything definitive on it. What do you do to get the right hydration? From what I’ve been reading, the process for rye grain is to basically wash them, then soak for 12-24 hours, cook it for about 15 minutes, then let it dry out for a couple hours before tossing it into jars for the pressure cooker. I’m guessing the popcorn kernels are somewhat similar?
I only ordered the rye online because I was too lazy to check the local stores, and wasn’t in a huge hurry anyway. The package I got was $17 for four pounds but I figured there would be better deals if I had shopped around.
As for contamination, it doesn’t really look like mold, and certainly isn’t spreading as fast as mold does, so I’m holding out hope so far. I figure by the time it’s fully colonized I’ll be able to get some decent pictures. Or even if it’s mold. Right now I’m trying to keep it in the dark as much as possible.