This is what you can expect in our article about popcorn:
- Never add sugar to the popcorn machine for popping
- Sweet popcorn is no less healthy than salty
- Popcorn and flavorless oil are prerequisites for DIY popcorn
- Funny and delicious popcorn trends from TikTok also taste good in real life
- We have unusual popcorn varieties without making your own from Everly Grace and Joe & Seph's
Popcorn – the comfort food par excellence. Nevertheless, one big question always remains unanswered. Does popcorn taste better sweet or salty?
We want to know: sweet or salty?
It is one of the greatest and probably most controversial questions of humanity: Sweet or salty popcorn – what tastes better ? OK, it is not quite that dramatic, but the question of which taste suits the white flakes best is and remains a Long-running issue . And opinions vary widely. While in many countries of the Anglosphere would rather salty popcorn takes effect, we are here in Germany rather sweet popcorn used.
Sweet Popcorn is traditionally 2 types Cinemas and theaters use special machines that allow the grains to be popped and coated with the typical crunchy layer of sweet sugar. caramelize . Most commercially available popcorn machines for home However, they are not suitable for this production and can stick together or completely Instead , friends of DIY popcorn Let the flakes pop completely (whether in the popcorn machine or the pot) and then place them directly in the snack bowl or Sweeten in a separate pot . Ideal for this is Icing sugar , which sticks easily to the popcorn and gives it a pleasantly light sweetness, even if it does not form the caramel or toffee layer typical of the cinema.
By the way: The assumption that salty popcorn significantly healthier is than the sweet variant, is a myth . In fact, salty popcorn mostly even more calories than sweet. The reason for this is that the majority of the calories in popcorn do not come from sugar but the oil Although the extra calories from sugar are eliminated in salty popcorn, much more oil is usually used in the preparation. Especially in cinema popcorn, the caramelized sugar namely, virtually by itself on the popcorn, while with salty popcorn you have to rely on the oil to not only pop the popcorn (which requires relatively little oil) but also to add the salt to fix on the flakes .
Make your own gourmet popcorn
All types of popcorn, whether from the cinema, the supermarket shelf or DIY , is the same as having the right corn and oil varieties need to really pop (unless it is popcorn from the Air-Fryer ). For popping, whether you make popcorn yourself or go to the cinema, only the Puffed corn . It has a particularly hard shell and contains a lot of water . This combination ensures that when heated, the evaporating water and the robust shell inside can build up pressure until the grain literally exploded . To achieve the desired temperatures, traditionally flavorless oils with high smoke points, e.g. Rapeseed oil . If the popcorn does not have to be vegan in the end, butter especially good for sweet popcorn, because it harmonizes very well with the sweetness of caramel .
Particularly high-quality popcorn varieties , such as American Heritage Popcorn from old seeds, have hard but particularly thin shells . These allow the corn to pop, but literally melt in the mouth when eaten, saving the annoying mouth feeling of bowls that you know from the cinema. Although the popcorn tastes good from the pot, DIY popcorn is particularly easy to make with specially produced Machines such as the Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper .
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 & Co. are leading the way:
Parmesan garlic popcorn à la Italia
Not only in summer can a small detour to Italy tempt you, especially if you can make yourself comfortable, at least culinary-wise, on your own couch. For the TikTok and Instagram popular Parmesan garlic popcorn to make yourself, you can simply pop your freshly popped corn with one of our Mediterranean spicy seasonings like the Sonoma Pepper spice , the Cracked Pepper Asiago popcorn seasoning or the Tangy Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning from Urban Accents refine.
For even more spicy garlic notes a pinch also works Bourbon Smoked Garlic Salt from Bourbon Barrel Foods true miracles. And a few drops of the Roasted Garlic Oil from Stonewall Kitchen make the hearts of all garlic fans beat to new heights. Refine your popcorn with freshly grated Parmesan and the Mediterranean snack is ready with Italian flair
marshmallow-almond popcorn
Especially fans of sweet popcorn can be happy about this TikTok trend for DIY popcorn. The crispy, buttery popcorn goes perfectly with the sweet vanilla flavors the vegan Dandies Mini Vanilla Marshmallows . As an aromatic counterpoint to the double portion of sweetness, simply add a few drops of the Vanilla Almond Syrup from Sonoma Syrup or the almond extract from Nielsen Massey over the mixture and you have an aromatic mix that almost has a Christmas market feel but tastes incredibly good all year round.
And the best part: If you pop your popcorn in pure vegetable oil popping, then this sweet treat is perfect thanks to the 100% vegan marshmallows from Dandies completely vegan .
bacon-maple syrup popcorn
This hearty mix is not only a hit on TikTok, but thanks to the many influences from the classic American Breakfast Also an absolute highlight for us when we make popcorn ourselves. Simply fry a few chopped bacon cubes until crispy and brown and mix into the finished popcorn for an extra salty touch.
The special taste kick in this recipe is provided by the natural Sweetness of the maple syrup , which you simply pour over the mix at the end and mix well so that the popcorn flakes and bacon pieces get an even golden coating. This recipe tastes particularly good with the probably The world's purest maple syrup from Crown Maple , which, thanks to the absence of additional sugar or sweeteners, does not mask the buttery popcorn with its own flavor but skilfully highlights the salty notes of the bacon.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
And finally, a typical American A taste experience that we no longer want to miss with our popcorn thanks to TikTok's kitchen hacks. Pumpkin Pie Spice is a classic from the American cuisine unparalleled and not only in the Thanksgiving particularly popular pies. Also in Caffe Latte has the unique spice blend from the USA with Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and a touch pepper has already taken the world by storm. And the next hit, TikTok users and we agree, is aromatic Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn to do it yourself.
Instead of putting together the mixture yourself, you can simply use our in-house, already perfectly mixed and seasoned Pumpkin Pie Spice Simply add some seasoning to the finished, still warm popcorn and Shake well so that the spice is evenly distributed on the popcorn. Alternatively, you can add a few drops Pumpkin Pie Latte Syrup from Sonoma Syrup from California over the popcorn.
Don’t miss out on trying this culinary highlight for yourself.
Joe & Seph's and Everly Grace – Gourmet popcorn without making it yourself
If you like delicious and unusually creative popcorn varieties also completely without much DIY then you don't have to look far. We present you the unique Gourmet popcorn varieties from Joe & Seph’s from London. Inspired by the love of typical American popcorn, the experts at Joe & Seph's have taken it upon themselves to create a unique popcorn experience The result of their hard work is not only numerous Prizes and Awards but above all a range of truly unique and super delicious flavours. Thanks to the patented "Flavor Sequencings" versatile flavors in crispy caramel caught and biting into the air-popped "Mushroom Kernels" (i.e. the particularly large pieces of popcorn) are released step by step. The result is a unique complex taste experience .
The range of Joe & Seph's ranges from classic varieties such as Salted Caramel , to chocolatey treats like Caramel & Belgian Chocolate or Peanut Butter & Belgian Chocolate to savory versions with cheese like Mature Cheddar or Goats Cheese & Black Pepper . For friends of fruity notes, Joe's confectioners have varieties such as Toffee Apple & Cinnamon or White Chocolate & Strawberry invented and cake lovers will love the variety Vanilla Cheesecake don't want to miss it anymore.
A special highlight, inspired by the British Pub culture is the kind Budweiser . Other fine wines can also be found in varieties such as Prosecco or Caramel Macchiato & Whiskey . And for the variety Gin & Tonic Joe & Seph's cooperates with local producers for real London Dry Gin.
Popcorn creations from Everly Grace's Gallery of Good Taste
If you unusual and delicious Gourmet popcorn ready seasoned and packaged Made-in-Germany want to try, then grab our Gourmet popcorn varieties from Everly Grace . For the unique taste experience, most of the varieties are made with buttery caramel covered, peppered with exotic accents e.g. espresso, coconut, speculaas or Raspberry . Other varieties are, similar to the classic salty popcorn on dry seasoning mix e.g. with Italian herbs or BBQ seasoning .
If you have acquired a taste for it and want to know more about the origins and sometimes bizarre History of Popcorn want to know, then just read our blog on the topic further.
