Encapsulated Corn Kernels and Method of Forming the Same: 5,132,125

Encapsulated corn kernels consisting essentially of kernels of corn suitable for popping coated over at least a portion of the outer surface thereof with an edible oleaginous substance or edible wax and thereover with an outer shell comprising an edible polymeric material and an anti-fragility and palatability enhancer; the process of making such encapsulated kernel; and microwaveable pop corn products consisting essentially of the encapsulated corn kernels in a microwaveable package.