Re: does the bag used aftect how well microwave popcorn is popped?

Microwaves are very random waves of energy. The packaging in popcorn bags 
is usually produced utilizing materials that evenly distribute the heat 
from the microwaves and maintain the hot gasses used to pop the popcorn. 
The microwave superheats the gasses and butter mixture inside the sealed 
bag. The microwave bag material withstands these high temperatures as well 
as redirecting the heat across the entire bag and reducing the occurence 
of "hotspots" where a particular area of the food or bag is heated 
significantly more than the surrounding areas. Additionally, the bag might 
contain what are called "susceptors." These are thin strips of material 
which line or are incorporated into the package to absorb the microwaves 
and provide and even heating surface for the product to cook on.