subject: Picking The Best Popcorn Machine Supplies [print this page] Picking The Best Popcorn Machine Supplies
It could be rather confusing to purchase a commercial popcorn machine. And now with more and more dealers putting their stores on-line, you are not limited to what is available locally. But having so many options to choose from could make this fun task actually unpleasant for some people. Let us break it down into steps to make sure you get what you really need.
The most important thing to begin with is the popcorn itself. Most plain popcorn kernels are either White or Yellow. Yellow pops into bigger, fluffier kernels whilst White provides a more subtle, sweeter flavor in a smaller kernel. But the choice doesn't stop there. There are multicolor blends available also.
Nowadays the term popcorn could mean several different things beyond the standard salt and butter we have all grown up with. Kettle corn is a big favorite, being both salty and sweet. Cheese is quite popular as well. There are different gourmet blends that are offered by many suppliers for you to select from.
But if you don't find the flavor you want, you could find the supplies to make it. There are shake-on flavors for after it is popped, flavors you can add during the popping process and glazes that get added to the oil which create both flavored and colored popcorn. Chocolate and Blueberry popcorn may be a favorite for few people while Rosemary and Garlic hit the spot for other people.
Pop can either be an indulgent snack or a healthy one. In addition to the flavorings, salt, sugar and butter added, the oil that's used plays a big part in both taste and health. You could pick from Canola, Coconut, Corn and Sunflower oils. The oils can come flavored too to provide you many more options or your popcorn.
So now you know what kind you want to make, how do you want it served? Traditional containers include bags, boxes and buckets. Boxes and bags are great for individual servings, while buckets make sharing easy. And if you're making batches of different flavors you may want to invest in popcorn warmer to keep the first batch warm and tasty whilst popping up another flavor.
Several retailers let you pick and select your supplies so you would be able to personalize your experience as much as possible. But they even provide a large variety of pre-made packages with most options to give you a pain free shopping experience.
