Mushroom popcorn pops round in shape and is much sturdier and hardier than butterfly popcorn. The kernels don’t look any different than butterfly popcorn kernels, but when popped they turn into a ball-shaped popcorn with a rough surface.

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Minimal hull: It is next to impossible for popcorns to be completely hulless, but the lesser the hull, the better it is (especially for your teeth!). So, make sure you choose popcorn kernels that guarantee full burst on popping. What is the best popping corn kernel? Taste is a matter of preference. However, in general, the best popcorn kernels are soft and will pop easily and consistently. You may also want to consider a healthier kernel option that isn’t overly salted or one that isn’t genetically modified. Get a heavy-bottomed pot. We highly recommend a stovetop popper, but any stainless steel or enameled cast iron pot will do the job. Heat the pot over medium-high heat. You want the pan hot!!! 2. HEAT THE OIL Making homemade popcorn is pretty simple, especially if you have a popcorn popper. But the real key is finding the perfect popping corn kernels.

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The highest-quality mushroom popcorn kernels are the Wabash Valley Farms Popcorn Kernels. The brand offers a gourmet product that’ll deliver the most flavorful and natural taste and their oversize shape makes them the best for toppings. The kernels pop to large and fluffy popcorn so you get the lightweight and the crunch but also perfect fluff behind it. You can pop this in a variety of ways and the hull is supposed to be minimal when you get it popped. This is another non-GMO kernel that makes a great option. Hands down, the BEST popper! This is highly recommended by Farmer Bob and this is what we use to test-pop our product. It is seemingly pricey but the construction quality and feature set are well worth the cost.

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These kernels can't be popped to a mushroom shape in a microwave so you need a stove-top popcorn popper. In a microwave there is not enough heat so those kernels will only come out looking like regular popcorn. It's not what we want. Stove-top popcorn poppers are best suited for popping mushroom popcorn at home because you need really good heat for mushroom kernels to pop into proper balls. They aren't expensive and will last a long time with proper care. You can make any kind of popcorn in them, not just mushroom popcorn.Given that these kernels were designed to be paired with a variety of sauces and creams, they also have the ability to maintain their freshness and crispiness for hours without becoming soggy or stale. Don't. Just don't.... Due to the way microwaves work, you will likely never achieve a good or consistent popping of our variety of popcorn. The characteristics you desire from our variety of popcorn can never manifest with the heating method a microwave uses. The popcorn certainly will pop and is edible but just won't be beautiful. You might as well use a cheaper variety of popcorn if you are going to pop it in the microwave. Mushroom popcorn. This popcorn comes in a mushroom design, complete with a ball-shaped top. Instead of light and airy, the popcorn is firm and round, and they can get up to 24 times their size when popped, making them larger than butterfly popcorn. They pop in all sorts of shapes and even have a chewy consistency just like mushrooms do, hence their name. The biggest advantage of mushroom popcorn is that it is perfect for making any type of popcorn you plan to coat with caramel or candy. Butterfly popcorn isn’t usually used for caramel or coated popcorn. Some of them are different flavors and some of them are harvested from very different selections and qualities of crops. user account. This information is used to authenticate your identity, provide access to personalized