Here's what you can expect in our article about popcorn:
- Never add sugar to the popcorn machine.
- Sweet popcorn is no less healthy than salty popcorn.
- Popcorn kernels and neutral-tasting oil are prerequisites for DIY popcorn.
- Fun and delicious popcorn trends from TikTok taste just as good in real life.
- We offer unusual popcorn varieties from Everly Grace and Joe & Seph's, no need to make it yourself.
Popcorn – that Comfort food Absolutely. Nevertheless, one big question always remains: Does popcorn taste better sweet or salty?
We want to know: sweet or salty?
It is one of the biggest and arguably most controversial questions facing humanity: Sweet or salty popcorn – what Does it taste better ? Okay, it's not quite that dramatic, but the question of which flavor suits white flakes best is and remains a... A perennial issue . And opinions vary widely. While in many countries... Anglosphere preferably rather salty popcorn if it works, we are here in Germany rather sweet popcorn used.
Sweet popcorn is traditionally based 2 types Produced. Cinemas and theaters use special machines that allow the kernels to be popped and coated with the typical crunchy layer of sweet sugar simultaneously. caramelize . Most commercially available Popcorn machines for home use However, they are not suitable for this production and can stick together or completely break when attempting to caramelize the popcorn. break . Instead, friends should... DIY Popcorn Let the flakes (whether in a popcorn machine or a pot) pop completely first, and then place them directly into a snack bowl or Sweeten in a separate pot . A [missing word] is ideal for this. Icing sugar , which adheres easily to the popcorn and gives a pleasantly light sweetness, even if the caramel or toffee layer typical in cinemas does not form.
Incidentally: The assumption that salty popcorn significantly healthier is the sweet version, is a myth . In fact, it has salty popcorn most even more calories as a sweet treat. The reason for this is that the majority of the calories in popcorn do not come from sugar but the oil It comes from... While salty popcorn doesn't have the extra calories from sugar, it usually uses significantly more oil in its preparation. Especially with movie theater popcorn, the... caramelized sugars namely, practically by itself With popcorn, whereas with salty popcorn, you rely on the oil not only to pop the popcorn (for which relatively little oil is needed) but also to dissolve the salt. to fix them to the flakes .
Make your own gourmet popcorn
All popcorn varieties, whether from the cinema, the supermarket shelf or DIY doesn't matter, it's just that they have the right ones. Corn and oil varieties need to pop properly (unless it's popcorn from the Air fryer ). For popping, whether you're making popcorn yourself or going to the cinema, only the air fryer is suitable. Puffed corn . It has a special hard shell and contains A lot of water . This combination ensures that, when heated, pressure can build up through the evaporating water and the robust inner shell until the grain... It literally exploded . Traditionally, to achieve the desired temperatures, one resorts to... neutral-tasting oils with high smoke points, e.g. Rapeseed oil . If the popcorn doesn't need to be vegan in the end, it's suitable. butter It works particularly well with sweet popcorn, as its flavor harmonizes very well with the sweetness of Caramel .
Particularly high-quality popcorn varieties , such as the American Heritage Popcorn from old seeds, they have hard but Especially thin shells . These allow the corn to pop, but literally melt on the tongue when eaten, thus eliminating the need for... unpleasant mouthfeel from the kind of bowls you see at the cinema. While popcorn tastes good from a pot too, DIY popcorn is especially easy with popcorn tins made specifically for that purpose. Machines , such as the Whirley Pop Popcorn Poppers .
For the special flavor kick There are a whole range of delicious Popcorn seasonings and spices from sweet to spicy or with aromatic herbs. There are almost no limits to the possible flavor combinations.
Gourmet popcorn meets TikTok trends
But besides the classic sweet and salty varieties, there is a whole world of other delicious types. Gourmet popcorn to enjoy. TikTok and other platforms show how it's done:
Parmesan garlic popcorn à la Italia
Not only in summer can a small Side trip to Italy It's tempting, especially when you can simply get comfortable on your own couch, at least in terms of food. For that, on TikTok and Instagram Popular Parmesan garlic popcorn for home making: you can easily pop your freshly popped corn with one of our Mediterranean spicy seasonings like the Sonoma Pepper spice , or the Tangy Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning from Urban Accents refine.
For even more spicy garlic notes A pinch also helps Bourbon Smoked Garlic Salt from Bourbon Barrel Foods true miracles. And a few drops of the Roasted Garlic Oil from Stonewall Kitchen This will make the hearts of all garlic lovers beat faster. Further enhance your popcorn with... freshly grated Parmesan And the Mediterranean snack is ready! Italian flair .
Marshmallow almond popcorn
Especially fans of sweet popcorn You can look forward to this TikTok trend for DIY popcorn. The crispy, buttery popcorn goes perfectly with the flavors of... sweet vanilla aromas the vegan Dandies Mini Vanilla Marshmallows . As an aromatic counterpoint to the double dose of sweetness, simply add a few drops of the Almond extract from Nielsen Massey Mix it up and you have an aromatic blend that almost evokes a Christmas market feeling, but tastes incredibly good all year round.
And the best part: If you pop your popcorn in pure vegetable oil pop, then this sweet treat is thanks to the 100% vegan marshmallows from Dandies. Completely vegan .
Bacon maple syrup popcorn
This savory mix is not only a hit on TikTok, but also thanks to the many influences from classic cuisine. American Breakfast This is also an absolute highlight for us when we make our own popcorn. Simply fry some finely chopped [ingredients] while the popcorn is heating up. bacon cubes crispy brown and mix them into the finished popcorn for an extra salty note.
The natural ingredient provides the special flavor boost in this recipe. The sweetness of the maple syrup , which you simply pour over the mix at the end and stir in well so that the popcorn flakes and bacon bits get an even golden coating. This recipe tastes especially good with what is probably The world's purest maple syrup from Crown Maple , which, thanks to the absence of added sugar or sweeteners, does not overpower the buttery popcorn with its own flavor but skillfully highlights the salty notes of the bacon.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
And finally, one more thing typically American A taste experience that we no longer want to miss, thanks to TikTok's kitchen hacks for our popcorn. Pumpkin Pie Spice is a classic from the American cuisine unparalleled, and not only in the areas where Thanksgiving especially popular pies. Also in the Caffe Latte has the unique spice blend from the USA with Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and a touch pepper It's already taken the world by storm. And the next hit, TikTok users and we agree, is aromatic. Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn DIY.
Instead of putting the mix together yourself, you can simply use our in-house, already perfectly mixed and seasoned Pumpkin Pie Spice fall back on this. Simply sprinkle some seasoning over the finished, still warm popcorn and Shake well so that the seasoning is evenly distributed on the popcorn.
Don't miss out on experiencing this culinary highlight for yourself.
Everly Grace – Gourmet popcorn without making it yourself
If you unusual and delicious Gourmet popcorn, pre-seasoned and packaged Made in Germany If you'd like to try them, then grab ours Gourmet popcorn varieties from Everly Grace . Most varieties are made with [missing information - likely a specific ingredient or ingredient] for a unique taste experience. buttery caramel overlaid, peppered with exotic accents, e.g. from Espresso, coconut, speculoos or Raspberry . Other varieties are similar to the... classic salted popcorn on dry spice mix e.g. with Italian herbs or BBQ spice .
If you've developed a taste for it and want to learn more about the origins and sometimes bizarre aspects... History of Popcorn If you would like to find out more, simply read our Blog on the topic further.
