It can be rather confusing to purchase a commercial popcorn machine. And now with more and more dealers putting their stores online, you aren't limited to what's available locally. But having so many choices to select from could make this fun task actually unpleasant for some individuals. Let us break it down into steps to guarantee you get what you really need.
Let us begin with the most important thing, the popcorn itself. Most plain popcorn kernels are either White or Yellow. Yellow pops into larger, 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 too.
Nowadays the term popcorn could mean several different things beyond the standard salt and butter we've all grown up with. Kettle corn is a big favorite, being both salty and sweet. Cheese is quite popular also. And several suppliers provide different gourmet blends for you to pick from.
But if you do not find the flavor you want, you could find the supplies to make it. There are shake-on flavors for after it's 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 might be a favorite for few people whilst 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 as well to offer you a lot more options or your popcorn.
After you have figured out what kind you want, you have to now decide how you want it to be served? Traditional containers include bags, boxes and buckets. Boxes and bags are great for individual servings, whilst buckets make sharing easy. And if you're making batches of different flavors you might want to invest in popcorn warmer to keep the first batch warm and tasty while popping up another flavor.
Many retailers let you pick and choose your supplies so you can customize 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.