Popcorn is a light, airy, and crunchy snack enjoyed by people of all ages. It comes in a variety of attributes, types, and flavors, making it a versatile treat for any occasion.
Attributes
- Texture: Crunchy, fluffy, crispy, airy
- Flavor: Buttery, salty, sweet, savory (depending on flavorings)
- Freshness: Freshly popped (for stovetop or machine-made popcorn) or packaged
- Style: Gourmet, movie-style, handcrafted, artisanal
Types
- Microwave popcorn: Pre-portioned bags for quick and convenient popping in the microwave
- Ready-to-eat popcorn: Pre-popped popcorn seasoned and packaged for immediate enjoyment
- Kernel popcorn: Unpopped kernels for popping on the stovetop or in a popcorn machine
- Flavor: (See Flavors section for details)
Flavors
- Classic: Butter, extra butter, salted, unsalted
- Savory: White cheddar, cheddar cheese, ranch, garlic parmesan, jalapeño, spicy, BBQ, dill pickle, buffalo
- Sweet: Caramel, kettle (caramel and sugar), sweet and salty, cinnamon, chocolate drizzled, vanilla
- Other: Sea salt, black pepper
Related Terms
- Consumption: Snack, movie night food, party food, game night treat, picnic snack, festive treat, munchies
- Sounds: Pop, crunch
- Experience: Treat, concession stand experience, theater-style
- Packaging: Bagged (single-serve, family size, snack pack), popcorn tins, popcorn buckets
- Preparation: Kernel popping (using kernels and a popcorn machine/stovetop), popcorn maker (electric appliance for popping kernels)
- Specialty: Gourmet popcorn, popcorn seasoning, popcorn toppings (cheese, chocolate drizzle, etc.), popcorn bar (offering a variety of popcorn flavors and toppings)
- Other: Flavor burst (additional flavoring added during popping), batch (a specific amount of popcorn being popped), popped corn (the final product after kernels are popped)
