Gourmet Popcorn… From Seed To Table
Posted on 2 March 2008 under Snacks
Gourmet popcorn
Popcorn has been around for thousands of years, and there are a lot of companies who make it. There are many different companies who claim to make the best Gourmet popcorn. But popcorn is popcorn; there is no difference, right? But when we stop and think about it, what exactly is Gourmet popcorn?
Gourmet popcorn is not as light and fluffy as ordinary popcorn; it is rather chewy, but has more taste. Gourmet Popcorn is even deemed by the National Cancer Institute to aid in the digestive process. With all of that said, it can’t be that bad, right?
The process of making Gourmet popcorn is time consuming and very labor intensive; each step of the process is very detailed. It is different from regular popcorn from the very start. Gourmet popcorn is grown differently then regular popcorn, and in special soil.
Every seed is hand inspected for size and color, then it is put into a specific category. There are two basic varieties of Gourmet popcorn: mushroom and butterfly. There is no difference in taste; the difference is the shape of the popcorn after it is popped. A Gourmet popcorn seed will pop forty six times larger than the seed which it came from.
The Gourmet popcorn seeds are packaged in airtight packages and stored at 70°F or higher. Gourmet popcorn comes in a variety of flavors, such as caramel, cheese, and even chocolate. But who buys these flavors of Gourmet popcorn? People from all walks of life are trying these Gourmet popcorn flavors of all the time and loving them. But can these flavors even be called Gourmet popcorn?
Gourmet popcorn makers have special labs, and tasters who have dedicated their time and energy to develop new flavors for Gourmet popcorn all the time.
Advertisers rely on the creative packaging that the Gourmet popcorn is sold in. This is a way for the advertiser to produce curiosity about the Gourmet popcorn, enticing the consumer to try something unique and different. As long as the consumer has a craving for rich, delicious Gourmet popcorn, the creators of this wonderful treat will continue to endeavor to make the best product they can. With each passing year, the advancements and changes that are made in this growing industry ensure that the best is yet to come.
With the expansion of popcorn to the microwave, fresh, hot Gourmet popcorn can be served in a fraction of the time of what it used to be. However, it is still recommended that Gourmet popcorn be made the old fashioned way with hot oil and a good heavy pot.
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