The differences between popcorn corn and ordinary corn are as follows: different appearance and size, different sources, and different moisture content. The fruits of popcorn corn are smaller, harder and firmer than those of ordinary corn, and are spherical or diamond-shaped, while the fruits of ordinary corn are larger, plump and tender. Popcorn corn originated in the vast areas of the Americas along the Andes foothills in Mexico, Peru, and Chile, while ordinary corn originated in South America. Popcorn corn has a very low moisture content, generally between 13% and 14%, while regular corn has a slightly higher moisture content. In addition, when making popcorn, we use a kind of corn specially used for making popcorn, that is, popping corn. Its appearance size and structure are relatively solid, and it expands greatly when exposed to high temperatures, so it is not suitable for cooking. . There are the following differences between popcorn corn and ordinary corn: different appearance size, different sources, and different moisture content. The fruits of popcorn corn are smaller, harder and firmer than those of ordinary corn, and are spherical or diamond-shaped, while the fruits of ordinary corn are larger, plump and tender. Popcorn corn originated in the vast areas of the Americas along the Andes foothills in Mexico, Peru, and Chile, while ordinary corn originated in South America. Popcorn corn has a very low moisture content, generally between 13% and 14%, while regular corn has a slightly higher moisture content. In addition, when making popcorn, we use a kind of corn specially used for making popcorn, that is, popping corn. Its appearance size and structure are relatively solid, and it expands greatly when exposed to high temperatures, so it is not suitable for cooking. . 1. Different appearance: The fruits of popcorn corn are smaller and harder and firmer than those of ordinary corn, while the fruits of ordinary corn are larger, plump and tender, and look shiny. 2. Different places of origin: Popped corn first originated in the United States, while ordinary corn originated in South America and is now widely grown in China, the United States and other places. 3. Eat it in different ways: Popcorn corn, also called popcorn, is a type of corn specially used for making popcorn. It has low water content and is not suitable for cooking. Ordinary corn has a high water content, is soft, waxy and sweet, has a good taste and is more suitable for cooking.