How Is Microwave Popcorn Flavoured?
I want to make brown paper bags of popcorn kernels and flavouring to give as gifts, but i can't seen to get the popcorn flavouring to stick to the unpopped kernels.
How do companies that sell microwave popcorn make sure it's flavoured when it's popped in the microwave? I don't want to add anything after, just have it already flavoured when it's popped.
Best Answer
If you inspect any commercially sold bagged popcorn, you'll notice that one side of the bag (before it's popped) is denser than the other. They put all the butter and flavourings on one side of the bag and it disperses as the corn pops. The flavoring should be on the side labeled "this side up".
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The fantastic buttery flavor you get when eating microwave popcorn comes from Diacetyl. Diacetyl is an organic compound that has an intense buttery flavor. Diacetyl can be found in lots of foods ranging from Twinkies to red wine.Why does microwave popcorn taste different?
One of the main differences is the type (and amount) of oil used in movie-theater poppers. They also use a lot more salt (which may contain flavoring agents). Retail microwave popcorn manufacturers must label their ingredients and nutritional content.How do you make seasoning stick to microwave popcorn?
After PoppingPour the popcorn into a bowl, add a binder like oil, butter, or whatever you like, such as Tabasco, vinegar, or honey. To prevent it from getting soggy, use a spray mister to coat the popcorn and sprinkle some of your favorite seasonings.How do you infuse flavor popcorn?
Chemicals linked to cancer and popcorn lung have been removed from microwave popcorn in recent years. Even though some chemicals that remain in the packaging of these products may be questionable, eating microwave popcorn from time to time shouldn't pose any health risks.How to Microwave Popcorn, a little Secret
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Answer 2
Here's a great YouTube video that walks through the process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCgbwp8uSw
Basically, you use oil as the coating. The oil will adhere the seasonings you'd like to add to the kernels. They recommend 1/4 cup of popcorn to a 1/2 teaspoon of oil.
Answer 3
Some commercial kinds use a butter flavoring called diacetyl, which is very potent and likely effective if just sprayed on. It's in butter too, naturally, but also in a tiny enough amount not to turn the butter into hazmat (which an ounce of pure diacetyl would be). In the end, the chemical that makes butter taste like butter is instead used directly on the popcorn.
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