#popcorn

#popcorn

Popcorn, originating in Peru almost 7,000 years ago, requires strict manufacturing standards; it relies on specific flint corn with a unique moisture content for popping.

Cretors' steam-powered popcorn machine revolutionized snack foods, offering even heat and enhanced flavor while enabling mobile vending, paving the way for popcorn's 20th-century popularity.

Act II Buttery Kettle Corn is a prime example of how looks can be very, very deceiving. This box of microwave popcorn is marketed as 'buttery kettle corn', but the reality is far from it. When prepared, it turns out to be lackluster buttered popcorn with barely a hint of sweetness, the farthest thing from authentic kettle corn. The butteriness isn't decadent enough to balance the minimal sweetness.

Overall, we recommend opting for some of Trader Joe's other popcorn options. Sugar fans should reach for the chocolatey, drizzled strawberry kettle popcorn. It's fruity, balanced, and indulgent without being overly sweet.

While an initial surprise, a quick investigation reveals a few reasons why the extra ingredient does make sense. It's rarer than your off-the-cuff sweet versus salty variations, but not unheard of. Earthy with citrus notes, it adds a sought-after depth of flavor.