Popcorn seasoning
Popcorn seasoning is any ingredient used to add flavor to popcorn. In the United States, popcorn seasoning is mass-produced by several companies for commercial and consumer use. Popcorn seasonings may be used to enhance the flavor of popcorn, and some are used to add a buttery flavor to popcorn.[1] Significant amounts are often used to ensure the adequate flavoring of popcorn, due to popcorn's low density.[2] It is also sometimes utilized to add coloring to popcorn.[1] Some popcorn seasoning may contain monosodium glutamate.[1][2] Some specialty products exist in unique flavors, such as chocolate and bubble gum.[2] Some popcorn seasoning products may be referred to as popcorn salt.[3]
Some oils used to cook popcorn contain popcorn seasonings mixed within the oil, and may be referred to as popcorn seasoning oils or liquid popcorn seasoning.[1][4]
Since the 1960s, American movie theaters have commonly used the seasoning Flavacol, made up of salt, butter flavoring, and artificial colors, to enhance their popcorn.[5]
Formulation
[edit]Dry popcorn seasoning may be finely granulated to enable even dispersion when placed upon popcorn.[2] Common homemade popcorn seasoning ingredients include salt and melted butter.
Popcorn seasoning is sometimes used within machines that are utilized to produce large quantities of popcorn for consumer purchase.[4]
In the 1950s in the United States, many commercial oil-based popcorn seasonings were produced with a coconut oil base, and also utilized artificial coloring.[6]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Popcorn Costs Up; Seasonings Down". The Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 12, 1952. p. 63.
- ^ a b c d Handbook on Spices and Condiments (Cultivation, Processing and Extraction) by H. Panda
- ^ Reinhart, Peter (2011). Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads. Random House LLC. p. 294. ISBN 978-1607741305.
- ^ a b Kish, Warren A. (29 October 1949). "Increasing Popcorn Volume for the OPS". The Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 74–75.
- ^ Clement, Bethany Jean (2021-01-12). "Missing movie theater popcorn? Here's how to make it at home". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ^ Brunson, Arthur Maxwell; Richardson, Dewayne L. (1958). Popcorn. U.S. Department of Agriculture. pp. 11.
Further reading
[edit]- "4 popcorn makers to drop toxic chemical". NBC News. Associated Press. September 5, 2007. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- Geis, Sonya (May 7, 2007). "Flavoring Suspected in Illness". The Washington Post. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- Food Processing Review. Noyes Development Corporation. 1969. pp. 301–302. ISBN 0815502796.
- "5 Seasoning Recipes to Make Your Popcorn Pop". Fox News Magazine. November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- Heimendinger, Scott (March 30, 2011). "Powdered-Duck-Fat Popcorn Seasoning". Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
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