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    I tried 6 microwave popcorns and this is my new favorite movie night

    Madoc Meredith Posted on

    It is an absolute classic.

    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BvQfAc1mh9WXOWB_5znZcA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/2d9f385 2634d3643dbf0a214c0a25ac0″/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BvQfAc1mh9WXOWB_5znZcA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/2d9f385 2634d3643dbf0a214c0a25ac0″ class=”caas- img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>Popcorn is a staple in my household. It’s one of the few snacks that everyone likes, which is why I always have some on hand in my kitchen. The only problem is that there are so many types and brands of popcorn that we often have (good-natured) arguments about which is the best. To settle the matter, we invited 20 members of our extended family to test six types of microwave popcorn and determine the winner.</p> <h2>How I selected the popcorn candidates</h2> <p>I purchased six brands of microwave popcorn from a local grocery store. I was tempted by the kettle corn and cheese flavored varieties, but to maintain the consistency, I only chose butter flavored popcorn.</p> <h2>This is how we tested the popcorn</h2> <p>I recruited 20 family members ranging in age from 4 to 75. I microwaved each bag of popcorn according to the directions on the package and poured the contents into separate bowls. I had each tester rate the popcorn on taste, texture, and other noticeable characteristics. We tried six varieties of butter-flavored microwave popcorn, and here are the results.</p> <h2>The best microwave popcorn, ranked</h2> <h3>6th place: Jolly Time Blast O’ Butter</h3> <figure class=
    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HZ7AwX9PN2vKO.rcAf1psA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/48665b52e8 593333fa53bd7a6b5aa613″/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HZ7AwX9PN2vKO.rcAf1psA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/48665b52e8 593333fa53bd7a6b5aa613″ class=” caas-img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>Let’s just say we didn’t enjoy this popcorn. Instead, testers commented that the chewy kernels left a greasy film in the mouth. According to one tester, the flavor was “weird,” not buttery or anything resembling butter. The salt level was adequate, but the oily texture made this the least tasty popcorn in our assortment.</p> <h3>5th place: Cousin Willie’s Butter Explosion</h3> <figure class=
    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uCHwXFC14Q678JlzOnWKkQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/8fb6732d5 977f542de4bf3107b6db560″/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uCHwXFC14Q678JlzOnWKkQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/8fb6732d5 977f542de4bf3107b6db560″ class=”caas- img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>I wasn’t familiar with this brand, so we were keen to try something new. While Willie’s Popcorn was less greasy than Jolly Time and had a decent amount of salt, tasters noted that the butter flavor was distinctly artificial, similar to that of a packet of margarine. While it didn’t end up at the bottom of our list, it certainly wasn’t a favorite.</p> <h3>4th place: Act II Butter Lovers</h3> <figure class=
    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/w8FMZOSjytAJmtIL.kTrxg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/75806df9a5 28417eae67f0a2dd1f5722″/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/w8FMZOSjytAJmtIL.kTrxg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/75806df9a5 28417eae67f0a2dd1f5722″ class=” caas-img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>Testers found this popcorn neither remarkable nor particularly disgusting. It had a balanced salt content, wasn’t too greasy, and had a subtle buttery flavor. However, some testers felt that the popcorn left a greasy feeling after eating it and didn’t feel compelled to get more.</p> <h3>3rd place: Pop Secret</h3> <figure class=
    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eEUEr9Fy3vMYtywpAZ1Cww–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/f87a20ba882f 237dbc768e48d407526b”/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eEUEr9Fy3vMYtywpAZ1Cww–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/f87a20ba882f 237dbc768e48d407526b” class=”caas- img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>This was the popcorn of my childhood, so my expectations were high. Testers liked it for the most part, but not enough to rank it higher than third. It was buttery and had a light and crunchy texture, but might be too salty for some tastes.</p> <h3>2nd place: SkinnyPop</h3> <figure class=
    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nuO.n2Iq8E_OVn0eyAHIDA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/f106b47a83 6bf96417be287d48905a4c”/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nuO.n2Iq8E_OVn0eyAHIDA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/f106b47a83 6bf96417be287d48905a4c” class=” caas-img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>This was added at the last minute, mainly because with a name like SkinnyPop, we weren’t expecting much flavor. However, we were pleasantly surprised that this popcorn met all the flavor and texture criteria we expected from a microwave popcorn. The popped kernels were fluffy with a slight crunch that seemed perfectly salted. Unlike others on the list, it didn’t leave any toppings or weird aftertaste. The only thing that kept this popcorn from taking the top spot was that while the flavor was delicious, it wasn’t buttery enough.</p> <h3>1st place: Orville Redenbacher</h3> <figure class=
    <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_XzKHt._on5Fm3exn6BaSw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/c62ff9aa49a 1b5cda320d75a1df64850″/></p> <p>Sara Haas/Allrecipes</p> <p>” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_XzKHt._on5Fm3exn6BaSw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_allrecipes_articles_781/c62ff9aa49a 1b5cda320d75a1df64850″ class=” caas-img”/></p></div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>This was the crowd favorite in the taste test. It popped well and the kernels were full, light and crunchy. Tasters noted that it was a little greasy, but not in an off-putting way, and it struck them as a richer version of SkinnyPop. The flavor was buttery but not overpowering. Bottom line: This is the popcorn we’ll choose for our next movie night.</p> <p>Read the original article on All Recipes.</p> </div> </div> <span class= Tagged:

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