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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.12,0:00:01.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How long does popcorn last?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.88,0:00:06.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Popcorn's shelf life varies depending on \Nits state—whether it's unpopped kernels,  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.20,0:00:08.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,air-popped, or commercially packaged.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.44,0:00:13.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Stored in a cool, dry place, unpopped popcorn \Nkernels can last indefinitely. However,  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.40,0:00:18.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for optimal taste and popping efficiency, \Nit's best to use them within 1 to 2 years.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.04,0:00:22.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once popped, air-popped popcorn can \Nlast about 1 to 2 weeks if kept in  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.20,0:00:25.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an airtight container at room \Ntemperature. Its freshness and  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.60,0:00:29.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,crispiness will diminish over time, \Nso it's best enjoyed within a week.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.28,0:00:32.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As to the commercially packaged \Npopcorn, the shelf life can vary  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.52,0:00:36.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,widely depending on the type of packaging \Nand whether it contains preservatives.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.20,0:00:41.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Generally, unopened, it can last 2 to 3 \Nmonths past the printed date. Once opened,  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.60,0:00:46.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keeping it sealed and dry can extend \Nits freshness for a couple of weeks.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.12,0:00:52.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Moisture is the enemy of popcorn, leading to \Nsogginess and potential mold growth. For all  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.04,0:00:57.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,types, storing in a cool, dry place, away \Nfrom sunlight and in an airtight container,  
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.00,0:00:59.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,helps maintain its quality \Nand extends its shelf life.