![]() To prevent the liquid fat from seeping through, the bags are lined with a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid, which, unfortunately for microwave popcorn lovers, has been linked to cancer and other nasty things. For the corn to pop, the kernels are submerged in boiling fat inside the bag until a buildup of steam in the kernels causes them to burst. Learn more about how we work with affiliates here.The health concerns regarding microwave popcorn are a result of the way it’s packaged. The following article contains affiliate links that may generate a small commission to us when you make a purchase through the link. ![]() So peep the list and find the best microwave popcorn brand for you. “Anything in the middle sucks,” says senior staff writer Jordan Myrick. Here at Sporked, we want food to be healthy or we want it to kill us. When it comes to the best microwave popcorn, we either want something that’s organic, textured, and just a tad sweet, or something completely drenched in butter and salt. And if it says “movie theater” on it, well, we expect it to be the perfect alchemy of salt and butter. If it says “organic,” then we want fluffy, tasty kernels that don’t feel too dry. If it says “sea salt,” then we expect a seasoned bag of popcorn with a subtle, not iodized, salt taste. If it says “extra butter,” then we’re assuming there’s going to be a ton of butter. What makes for the best microwave popcorn? Well, here’s what we looked for in this taste test: More than anything, we wanted the package to deliver on its promise. “Where I’m from, when you go to the movie theater, you are there to watch Transformers 17: Age of the Quadrupeds, and walk out of it absolutely sick to your stomach from eating an entire tub of popcorn drowned in butter,” says Sporked contributor Danny Palumbo.“That’s the American way.”īut sometimes you want popcorn at home. ![]() So what is the best microwave popcorn that absolutely popped off? Read on to find out. Fake butter is welcome, we almost prefer its taste, but the best microwavable popcorn comes at you hard with either fatty, salty flavors or a pure, natural taste. ![]() The best microwave popcorn is exceptionally buttery, and salty, and the kernels are sweet, earthy, and have a distinct toasted corn flavor. ![]()
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