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 offer unusual popcorn varieties without making your own from Everly Grace and Joe & Seph's
Popcorn – the Comfort food par excellence. Nevertheless, one big question remains: Does popcorn taste better sweet or salty?
We want to know: sweet or salty?
It is one of the biggest and probably most controversial questions of humanity: Sweet or salty popcorn – what tastes better ? Okay, it's 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 kernels 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 First 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 that sticks easily to the popcorn and gives it a pleasantly light sweetness, even if it doesn't form the caramel or toffee layer typical of the cinema.
By the way: The assumption that salty popcorn significantly healthier is than the sweet version, 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 with salted popcorn, significantly more oil is usually used in its preparation. Especially with 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 that they have 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 tasteless oils with high smoke points, e.g. Rapeseed oil . If the popcorn does not have to be vegan in the end, butter especially good with 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, thus saving annoying mouth feeling from bowls, which 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 taste kick There are a whole range of delicious Popcorn seasonings and spices from sweet to spicy or with aromatic herbs. The possible flavor combinations are almost limitless.
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, especially if you can simply make yourself comfortable, at least culinary-wise, on your own couch. 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 , or the Tangy Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning from Urban Accents refine.
For even more spicy garlic notes A pinch of 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 shaved 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 tastes perfectly with the sweet vanilla aromas the vegan Dandies Mini Vanilla Marshmallows . As an aromatic counterpoint to the double portion of sweetness, simply add a few drops of 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 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 It's also an absolute highlight for us when we make our own popcorn. While the popcorn is heating up, simply fry a few chopped bacon cubes crispy brown and mix them 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 especially good with the 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 skilfully highlights the salty notes of the bacon.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
And finally, a typically American A taste experience that we won't want to miss anymore 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 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, as 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 sprinkle some seasoning over the finished, still warm popcorn and Shake well so that the seasoning is evenly distributed over the popcorn.
Don’t miss out on trying this culinary highlight for yourself.
Everly Grace – Gourmet popcorn without making it yourself
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, speculatius 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.
