What is snowflake popcorn?

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marshmallow creme
Marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff, marshmallow stuff, marshmallow spread, or marshmallow paste) is a marshmallow confectionery spread similar in flavor, but not texture, to regular solid marshmallow.
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into medium microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted. 4. Shake popcorn into marshmallow creme, being careful not to add unpopped kernels. Stir gently until coated.
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What are the three types of popcorn?

Types of Popcorn Kernel Colors
  • Yellow Popcorn Kernels: The most common and least expensive popcorn variety. ...
  • White Popcorn Kernels: Has a neutral, pure popcorn flavor. ...
  • Red Popcorn Kernels: Pops white and a little smaller than the other varieties. ...
  • Blue Popcorn Kernels: Pops similar to red variety.
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Are popcorn kernels like snowflakes?

But, like snowflakes, each kernel is just a little different — inside and out. Plus, there are small variations in the temperature, even if you are heating it all inside the same vessel.
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What is the difference between butterfly and mushroom popcorn?

Butterfly popcorn has a very irregular shape with large bumps. It has a light crispy texture but can break easily. The mushroom-shaped popcorn is round with a rough surface. This shape makes it sturdy enough to stir and as you add tasty flavorings such as powdered cheese or sugar for sweet-tasting kettle corn.
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What does Blue popcorn taste like?

Once popped, that gorgeous hue fades to an off-white, gray tone but the flavor is sweet and hearty. While yellow popcorn tastes more like the oil you popped it in, the blue popcorn tastes like what it is: popped corn.
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What is Crimson popcorn?

Black Jewell Crimson popcorn kernels are a naturally delicious crimson corn that pops bright white. These small, crispy, non-GMO kernels are virtually hulless with protective antioxidants. Plus, they're grown on family farms! Orders are shipped by UPS Ground.
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What is red popcorn?

Red Popcorn is a variety of popcorn in which the kernels are a reddish-purple instead of the more common yellow varieties. Red popcorn is harder to find but pops into crunchier and more healthy popcorn that has a nuttier taste. Though the kernels are colored, the interior is still white.
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Why is Garrett popcorn so round?

Because the popped kernels are round, they present a larger surface to hold coatings and are less likely to crumble during preparation.
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Which pops better white or yellow popcorn?

Simply put, white popcorn has a more tender texture than yellow. This is because it pops into smaller, more fine bright white shapes. Conversely, yellow popcorn tends to produce a much larger and sturdier form than white corn, and the popped kernels hold a yellowish tint to them.
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Does soaking popcorn make it pop better?

When you soak popcorn kernels in water, the seeds absorb extra moisture. This increased water content causes the kernels to pop slightly faster. The increased speed of popping is not significant when soaking kernels in water. It can and does cause some of the kernels to be fluffy.
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Do movie theaters use white or yellow popcorn?

Around 99% of popcorn grown is the yellow variety. Theaters and most commercial users of popcorn use yellow. It pops bigger and looks better in the popping machine. It also pops to a more sturdy flake so it stands up to flavoring better.
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What kind of corn makes mushroom popcorn?

Type of Corn

Yellow corn typically produces the lighter, airier snowflake or butterfly kernels, although white corn can also produce these and yellow corn can also pop into mushroom shapes.
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What kind of corn is mushroom popcorn?

Mushroom popcorn is a-maize-ing for coating with yummy gourmet flavours like caramel, chocolate and cheese! The surface area of mushroom popcorn is larger than other varieties which means it holds the coatings better and won't disintegrate into pesky crumbs.
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What type of popcorn do theaters use?

What people tend to think of as “movie theater popcorn” is actually butterfly popcorn, characterized by “wings” that emerge as the kernel is popped. Go to a movie theater in the Unites States and you're getting medium-sized butterfly popcorn.
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What is the most popular popcorn flavor?

92% of respondents said they love popcorn. 40.82% said they like it sweet, 37.76% said they prefer it savory and 21.43% said they want it plain. However, butter is the most popular flavor (30.90%), followed by white cheese (16.20%) and then caramel corn (15.80%).
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Which popcorn pops the best?

Orville Redenbacher brand popped left 10 kernels un-popped, Pop Secret left 14 kernels un-popped, and Wal-Mart brand left 23 kernels un-popped. In conclusion, the popcorn brand that popped the most popcorn is Orville Redenbacher compared to Pop Secret and Wal-Mart brand.
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Is there blue popcorn?

Blue popcorn is also higher in antioxidants and has less hulls than our other varieties. Try it with salt and butter, or the seasonings we offer in our store! For best results, this corn should be popped at a higher temperature.
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What kind of oil do theaters use for popcorn?

What oil is used for movie theater popcorn? Coconut oil or canola oil is what they use for popcorn at movie theaters. Both of these oils give a cleaner taste and are actually a healthier option over other oils so that is good news for sure!
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Can dogs eat popcorn?

Plain, air-popped popcorn is safe for dogs to eat in small quantities. Buttered popcorn or popcorn with other toppings is not safe for your dog on a regular basis, although eating a few dropped pieces here and there probably won't hurt him.
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What is Chicago famous popcorn?

Chicago style popcorn is a mix of caramel popcorn and cheese popcorn. It was made famous by Garret's popcorn in Chicago and up until recently it was sold as Chicago Mix®. Originally created in 1988 by Candyland, Inc, Chicago Mix® was trademarked as being a mix of Caramel, Cheese & traditionally seasoned popcorn.
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What is the popular popcorn in Chicago?

Garrett Popcorn Shops® has been popping Chicago's most craveable snack since 1949. Try their famous Garrett Mix®, the original sweet and salty combination of CaramelCrisp® and CheeseCorn recipes that started the craze.
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Is Garrett's popcorn Black Owned?

Popcornopolis owners share their experience of being a Black-owned franchise. Making a trip to Chicago for a cone of Garrett's famous popcorn was a regular scenario for husband and wife Angela and Alonzo Johnson.
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What is mauve popcorn?

Cousin Willie's Mauve popcorn is the smart snack for people who watch what they eat. Our popcorn is: virtually no hulls; good source of fiber; zero trans fat; cholesterol free; 100% whole grain. The important difference isn't the name, it's the taste.
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What are the two types of popcorn?

The two most popular shapes commercially available are the “butterfly” (also known as the snowflake) and the “mushroom”. The shape of the flake is not fixed in white or yellow popcorn. Both types of popcorn can be butterfly or mushroom-shaped.
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Does purple corn make purple popcorn?

The difference between purple popcorn and regular popcorn is that purple popcorn comes from purple corn, while regular popcorn comes from yellow or white varieties of corn. “Popcorn” is also the name for the type of corn the snack is made of.
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