Is Popcorn Really Corn?
Is Popcorn Really Corn? We explain how popcorn is related to other types of corn.
Why We Eat Popcorn
In the early 1900s, popcorn was a simple, affordable indulgence that carried Americans through the Great Depression. Street vendors popped kernels in steam-powered poppers, filling the air with a tantalizing aroma that even the most financially constrained couldn’t resist. Then came the advent of home entertainment in the mid-20th century. Television was making its […]
What is a Popcorn Machine
Does the name Charles Cretors sound familiar? Probably not! He was an ordinary man with an entrepreneurial drive for financial success. In 1885 Cretos invented what we call a commercial popcorn maker. Throughout 1880s Chicago, he tried selling his machines door-to-door and from his sweet shop with limited interest. However, it wasn’t until the 1893 […]
Is Popcorn a Vegetable or a Fruit
Whether at the movie theater watching the latest blockbuster or at home just unwinding, most of us have enjoyed a serving or two of freshly popped, lightly-salted popcorn while doing so. And why shouldn’t we have? After all, popcorn has fewer unhealthy ingredients than other snacks; it’s also lower in calories and, arguably, way more […]
Why Does Popcorn Taste Good
Popcorn has been the world’s favorite movie-going snack since the early 1800s. It’s tasty and crunchy, but it gets even more delicious if you add flavoring and seasoning. Gourmet popcorn is a tasty and versatile treat at home or the movies. The best-tasting Popcorn starts as dry kernels, heated up evenly, not too fast nor […]
