Popcorn seasoning
Popcorn seasoning can refer to a variety of seasonings that are 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]
Formulation
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.
Use in foods
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]
Commercial applications
Popcorn seasoning is sometimes used within machines that are utilized to produce large quantities of popcorn for consumer purchase.[4]
History
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.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Popcorn Costs Up; Seasonings Down". The Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 12, 1962. p. 63.
- 1 2 3 4 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 160774130X.
- 1 2 Kish, Warren A. (29 October 1949). "Increasing Popcorn Volume for the OPS". The Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 74–75.
- ↑ Brunson, Arthur Maxwell; Richardson, Dewayne L. (1958). Popcorn. U.S. Department of Agriculture. p. 11.
Further reading
- Associated Press (September 5, 2007). "4 popcorn makers to drop toxic chemical". NBC News. 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. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- Heimendinger, Scott (March 30, 2011). "Powdered-Duck-Fat Popcorn Seasoning". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
