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What are best popcorn makers?
Here are the best popcorn makers we tested, ranked in order:
- Cuisinart Pop and Serve.
- Hotpop Silicone Microwave Popcorn Marker.
- Franklin’s Gourmet Popcorn Original Whirley Pop.
- Colonel Popper Microwave Popcorn Maker.
- Great Northern Popcorn Company Original Stovetop Popcorn Popper.
- Cuisinart CPM-100MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker.
Why popcorn is bad?
Premade popcorn often contains a high level of salt, or sodium. Eating too much sodium can cause high blood pressure and lead to other health complications. Some brands also include a lot of sugar. Added butter, sugar, and salt can make popcorn an unhealthful snack.
What should I look for in a commercial popcorn machine?
Commercial popcorn machines have cases that are made of tempered glass or Plexiglas, with stainless steel or aluminum bases and corners. If your popper will be visible to your customers, you’ll want to make sure that the model you choose has scratch- and warp-resistant glass to keep your popper looking its best.
How many watts does it take to run a popcorn machine?
The smaller machines range from 688 to 1300 watts, while the larger ones come in at more than 8000. With wattage basically equaling speed, you’ll want a machine that has the wattage to keep up with quick demand.
What is the best temp to store popcorn?
Try to pop popcorn at a low temperature (below 150 degrees C or 300 degrees F). You will find that the popcorn will not pop — it has to get beyond a certain temperature for the pressure inside the kernel to build to the point where popping occurs.
What oil should I use in a popcorn machine?
Choosing the correct oil will be your biggest decision. Oil affects the taste and the nutritional value of your popcorn. Manufacturers love coconut oil because it burns the cleanest, and supposedly tastes the best. Other oils frequently used are sunflower oil, peanut oil and soybean oil.
How do you make a popcorn machine?
How to Make Popcorn In a Hot Air Popcorn Machine: Buy a hot air popcorn popper . Hot air popcorn poppers have made a comeback in recent years. Measure your kernels. One half cup of kernels should be enough to fill a large bowl. Take off the spout. Most air poppers come with a detachable plastic spout. Load it up.
What is the best popcorn for an air popper?
The best popcorn for an air popper is one in which most all the kernels pop and has a good taste and texture. Two stand out as top sellers online, Snappy White Popcorn and Eden Organic Yellow Popcorn.