Is popcorn genetically modified? Interestingly, although most of the commercially-grown corn is genetically modified, one of the types of GM-free corn you can buy is popcorn.
If you look in the comments section of this webpage - http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/non-gmo-popcorn several growers confirm that there are no genetically modified varieties available for seed grown as popcorn.
So, I guess for now, you're safe buying popcorn! Of course other ingredients, such as corn oil or soybean oil that might be in your (microwaveable) popcorn would most likely be made from GMOs.
I'm going to write to Orville Redenbacher (ConAgra Foods) and ask this question, just to make sure. I'll let you know what they say!
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