Nah...it doesn't. It's not "popping" corn it's feed corn. I guess there's a difference, which I'm no where near qualified to answer. I've had one I bought for years & have made my own since to fit the body parts I wanna cover ;-) I love the weight of the corn [I have rice ones too] especially for cramps! & no worry of falling asleep w/it cause it pitters out itself.