We know once you taste your favorite Opopop flavors it’s kind of hard to stop. Sooooo… we wanted to create a club that would make it even easier for you to purchase your favorite kernels.
For our most frequent customers, we’ve created a way to save on shipping so you can get the most *pop* for your buck.
How Can I Save on Shipping?
Say it with us, *The Kernel Club*. Think of it as your gateway to all the Opopop you can imagine, but with FREE shipping. For $50 a year, you can get free shipping on up to 12 orders! This is a fantastic way to save if you already know you will be repurchasing. And the kicker is, it comes with another freebie: A Free Starter Kit to gift! You can give it to your BFF, your Auntie Em, Cousin Eddy, or your new neighbor. They will love you for it, we guarantee it.
Other Perks of The Kernel Club
Besides free shipping and a free Flavor Wrapped Kernel Discovery Kit, you also get early access to our newest flavors and products before anyone else. You’ll receive 2x points on every dollar you spend, which can be used to (insert info on redeeming points?)
How to Join The Kernel Club
It’s literally soooooo easy. Purchase a membership, log in when you shop, and get free shipping!
]]>Opopop® was founded on the principle of innovation. When we launched in 2021, our goal was to revolutionize the popcorn industry. Since then, we’ve worked diligently to be at the forefront of providing consumers with reinvented and reimagined popcorn products and flavor experiences.
But this was never our complete vision. Today, we announce that we are boldly expanding beyond our core offerings and into adjacent categories. We will of course continue to provide you with new and exciting popcorn flavors, but we are also expanding into other promising areas with our legacy of innovation and disruption.
Introducing: Opopop® Flavored Popcorn Water. A radical innovation in flavored hydration. A hybrid product that is both a snack and a beverage. Take a look at our full video announcement from our CEO, Jonas Tempel, and the core team members that made this brand-new product possible. We can’t wait for you to try it.
If you’re looking to impress your next house guests, we strongly believe the best way to do that is through masterfully preparing your finest culinary work (your favorite Opopop flavor) and a delicious drink. Though we can’t make the drinks for you, we can provide a delicious snack spread. We’ve outlined some drink pairing ideas for our iconic flavors to help you get the juices flowing.
So go on, entertain them! The popportunities are endless.
Maui Heat + Mojito
Is your property beachfront? No? They’ll never know the difference when you serve this combo. The sweetness of the pineapple and the heat of the cayenne and smoked paprika work their magic together to give the ultimate island vibes.
What goes well with island vibes?! We picked the Mojito to pair with Maui Heat because of its irresistible summery flavors. The slight sweetness complements Maui Heat nicely without being *too* sweet. The freshness of mint adds a fun unexpected twist to this pairing.
Chedapeno + Margarita
Think about it… what goes well with cheesy and spicy? MARGS! This one was a no-brainer honestly. Limey deliciousness with your choice of salted rim and the most indulgent cheesy goodness all together in one sitting. Note: this pairing is either for people who are already close friends or people you want to become close friends. Orange fingers bring people together.
Cinnalicous + Mimosa
Sweet, decadent cinnamon roll-flavored popcorn calls for morning time’s other favorite treat: the mimosa. Bonus points for being the world’s easiest drink to make. You can focus on the fun! This one is the ultimate jammy party rom-com-watching combo.
Vanilla Cake Pop + Espresso Martini
Cocktail pairing is all about balance. You need a cocktail that can be the yin to Vanilla Cake Pop’s yang. The Espresso Martini is just that – just the right amount of bitter, but smooth and rich. Drink it with Vanilla Cake Pop and BAM! You’ve got a hit.
Fancy Butter + French 75
If the name of the popcorn is “Fancy Butter” you kind of have to pair something French with it by law (just trust us on that one). The French 75 is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne. It’s sweet, but the lemon will help cut the rich buttery goodness that is Fancy Butter. This one is for impressing people.
Salted Umami + Gamay
You’re already going funky, you might as well go all the way. Salted Umami is irresistible with just the right touch of intrigue to be a conversation starter for your guests. Pair it with a fun Gamay, a light-bodied red wine that is never boring, but doesn’t overpower food.
Lightly Salted + Literally Any Drink
If you’re putting the Test Launch on the table, anything can happen. The night is yours.
Let us know which pairings you try and tag us on Instagram so we can see your creations!
The Breakdown
Our Flavor Wrapped Kernel flavors all fit into one (or a few) of these categories!
Sweet: Vanilla Cake Pop, Cinnalicious
Spicy: Chedapeno, Maui Heat
Savory: Umami, Fancy Butter, Lightly Salted
Fancy Butter
Savory
Pure buttery-flavored perfection. This is the OG. The benchmark. The liquid gold standard. The perfect combination of savory, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. This is hot, fresh, butter-flavored popcorn like you’ve never had it before.
Maui Heat
Spicy
The perfect combination of spicy and sweet. The island vibes come from sweet pineapple, and we bring the heat with cayenne and smoked paprika. Try this if you want ALL the flavors!
Cinnalicious
Sweet
Wake up, we made cinnamon rolls! Well, in popcorn form. What could be better?
Vanilla Cake Pop
Sweet
This sweet vanilla-flavored treat is crave-able and delicious. Vanilla cake + popcorn = instant favorite.
Chedapeno
Spicy
The perfect gameday snack. The beer and pizza of popcorn. It is cheesy, spicy, and everything nicey.
Salted Umami
Savory
Can’t stop eating it, don’t know why. The elusive mystery taste you’ve probably heard of on Top Chef. It’s savory. It’s salty. It’s for people who go hard on the main course and skip the dessert. It’s called oo-ma-mee and we think it’s oh-so-delicious.
Lightly Salted
Savory
It might be simple, but it’s far from basic. Just like your favorite jeans, lightly salted popcorn never goes out of style. We use extra, extra fine salt which means every kernel has the perfect amount of savory goodness. Trust us, this will hit the spot every time.
How to Pick Your Flavors
If you see the flavors you know you want to try, go for it! However, if you’re struggling to commit, we think opting for the Flavor Wrapped Kernels Discovery Kit is a great way to figure out what you like. Enjoy all 7 flavors, find your favorites, and restock afterward with our Big Bags!
]]>Wasabi can be traced back to 10th-century Japan. The plant (Wasabia japonica) grows in cool, mountain stream beds and grows best in 46-70 degrees. However, it can’t survive in direct sunlight. The combination of these factors make it tricky to get right. Some growers have emerged in Taiwan, China, the U.S. and beyond, but it is still considered scarce. Because it’s so hard to acquire, often...
Despite being able to acquire real wasabi at specialty markets and upscale dining restaurants, most of the wasabi available to us in the United States is a faux wasabi made from Chinese mustard, horseradish, and food coloring.
Though you likely aren’t consuming large quantities of wasabi (or maybe you are… but is your nose okay?), the little amount you might consume does give you a boost of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also provides potassium, calcium, and vitamin C.
Wasabi also is a powerful insecticide and bacteriocide because of the allyl isothiocyanate found in its make-up.
Wasabi stems from the Brassicaceae family! Other foods found in this category include cabbage, horseradish, and mustard.
Okay so this “fact” may only have been proven by our Opopop taste testers, but we stand behind it 100%. We just re-released our fan-favorite Wasabi Flavor Wrapped Kernel flavor! Get yours here.
]]>🎶What’s a popcorn kernel and why does it… pop🎶- Ariel
Okay but really… why does a popcorn kernel “pop”? And why don’t other grains do the same?
What is Popcorn Made of?
The makeup of popcorn contains moisture and oil and unlike other grains, the outer hull of the kernel is strong enough to block out moisture. When heat is applied to the kernel, the water in the kernel turns into steam.
Once the steam is created, the starch inside the kernel is then transformed to a gelatinized form and it softens. The pressure of the steam increases until ultimately the hull ruptures, releasing the pressure inside the kernel and expanding the steam rapidly, subsequently expanding the starch and proteins rapidly. This creates the beautiful, crunchy texture of popped popcorn that we know and love.
What Makes Popcorn Pop
Kernels are entirely sensitive to the temperatures they are exposed to. Heating too quickly will result in the hull being ruptured before the starch in the center of the kernel can gelatinize. This results in only a portion of the kernel popping, while the other part is still hard and often inedible (without chipping a tooth).
Heating kernels too slowly won’t allow the pressure to build to result in “popping.”
The Perfect Pop Every Time
Our food scientists at Opopop worked tirelessly to create a popper that would provide the best popping experience. Designed for our Flavor Wrapped Kernels and Pop Cups, our popper is:
Our Discovery Kits all include a popper with your flavors!
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Did you know: popcorn is not a name for only popped kernels. It also refers to the specific type of kernel. It was popularized in the U.S. in the mid 1800s after being brought over from Central America. Popcorn was made easy when the steam-powered popcorn maker was invented in 1885. This sparked popcorn makers to go into business as a fleet of independent businesspeople.
The snack blew up in America, and movie theaters adopted popcorn as their own because it was affordable to make and easy to serve. During the Great Depression, less expensive experiences like going to the movies and purchasing popcorn increased in popularity because larger luxuries were often off the table.
Despite some theatre owners finding the snack distracting, they eventually made deals with popcorn salesmen to allow them to sell outside the theatre for a cut of the profits. This didn’t last long, however, because by 1945 they cut out the middleman and opened concessions in the lobby of the theatres. During WWII, sugar rations haulted candy production, so Americans had to turn to a saltier snack. They began eating three times the amount of popcorn they previously consumed. The sales of popcorn and other movie snacks helped movie theatres profit in times of economic hardship and are likely a large contributor to why theatres are still operating today.
Corporate gifting is perfect for thanking employees, impressing clients, celebrating milestones, or just making virtual meetings more delicious. While the reasons for corporate gifting vary, the desire to find a gift they’ll actually use is certainly steadfast.
There are endless options out there for gifting; it can be overwhelming! We have outlined some tips that will help you make your gift selection.
Get Something Everyone Can Use
When buying corporate gifts, you have to think about buying for an entire group of people that have different interests and styles. It is not an easy task! Historically, companies have sometimes opted to give nice bottles of wine or other alcohol. While a nice gesture, this is not a gift that everyone can partake in (those who choose not to drink alcohol, pregnant mothers, those who don’t like the taste of wine, etc.). Steering clear of gifts that might alienate the recipient is a good rule of thumb. A great alternative to this is a nice water bottle (minus the giant company logo), delicious gourmet snacks, or a high-quality keepsake.
Get A Gift That’s More About Them Than You
Sunglasses with your company name on it? Cool…
When corporate gifting, remember that it should be just that: a gift. If personalized with the company logo, remember to keep it tasteful and don’t overdo it. Sunglasses, keychains, and cheap t-shirts are not a gift - they’re a burden on the Goodwill pile at home. The gift should add value to your employee or client’s life.
Get Something that Makes them Feel Special
While we’re on the note of value… a gift does not have to be expensive for it to feel like a special treat! When searching for the perfect gift, think of the experience that it will create for your giftees. Focus on finding gifts that will brighten their day and make them feel appreciated.
Corporate Gifting with Opopop
We may be biased, but we think that our gourmet popcorn kits are the perfect corporate gift. Every kit is packed with fun flavors they can enjoy at home with their loved ones, on a company Zoom, or in the break room. If that isn’t enough, they’re also:
Gluten free, Non-GMO, no added sugar
Shipped to one or multiple addresses
Scheduled to ship at any date
Available for personalization
We’re also available on Snappy Gifts, Goody, and Caroo, which are platforms that make it easy to deliver to multiple locations.
Employee Appreciation Day is March 3
Employee Appreciation day is a great opportunity to show your people some love! Don’t miss this year on March 3, 2023.
What People Are Saying
“Absolutely crazy fun gift for anyone! It’s unique, high quality, and easy to enjoy with others!” - Olivia B
“I have now purchased for multiple people as gifts and everyone has loved it! It’s great for the person you don’t know what to get. Will be getting again and again!” - Erin D.
]]>You’ve eaten it at fairs, carnivals, and markets. You can smell it from a mile away. But where did kettle corn come from?
It’s often disputed whether kettle corn originated in the 17th or 18th century - and if the sweet snack first came from German or Dutch roots. It is believed that 18th century farmers created the recipe in their cast iron pots (coated with pork fat) over an open fire. They often added sugar, honey, or molasses to sweeten it, creating the sweet kettle corn taste we love today.
How Did Kettle Corn Come to America?
Regardless of which culture created it first, we do know that kettle corn arrived in the Colonial United States in the late 1770s. Kettle corn arrived in America with the immigration of Europeans in the 18th century. The first time we see evidence of the delicious snack is on the pages of diaries of Dutch Pennsylvania settlers.
Not unlike today, historically it was a popular treat found at festivities like fairs and cultural celebrations.
Kettle Corn Grows in Popularity
After the European migration to the United States, we see other areas of society where kettle corn became popular. Cowboys in the Wild West began creating kettle corn with molasses and honey. Additionally, by the time of the Civil War in 1861, soliders were commonly eating the sweet snack. Because of this, you can often find kettle corn at Civil War historical sites.
Why Opopop Made Kettle Corn
As pocorn lovers, we’ve created and tried some strange (but amazing combinations). Though we love variety and experimentation with our flavors, sometimes theres nothing better than a delicious classic. In classic Opopop fashion, though, we added a little vanilla to put our own twist on this fair favorite. For a limited time, make a purchase on our website and receive a free sachet of our limited edition Vanilla Kettle to try!
Goooooooo dips! Uh, I mean… team.
Every year, football fans and sports-averse partygoers agree on one thing: Super Bowl snacks are the Super Bowl of snacking. Whether you’re rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs, or deviled eggs, we will all share a collective food experience.
This Super Bowl Sunday, Americans will gather in front of the largest tv on the block and collectively consume 325.5 million gallons of beer, 1.25 billion chicken wings, 3.8 million pounds of popcorn, and roughly 19.4 pounds of chips. That’s a lotta snacking!
Facts about Super Bowl Snacks
Ranch isn’t a popular condiment outside of the U.S., so Frito Lay had an interesting time marketing the “Cool Ranch” flavor abroad. To save the confusion, they remarketed Doritos Cool Ranch as “Cool American” or “Cool Original.
Reportedly, the Buffalo Chicken Wing is all thanks to Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY. In 1964, the bar owners ordered chicken necks and backs and were sent wings. They had to sell the product, so Teressa Bellisimo (the co-owner) experimented with dressing up the excess chicken wings. Teressa broiled them, created a special spicy sauce using melted butter, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper, and paired them with celery and bleu cheese dressing to balance the spiciness of the wings. They became a local hit.
A Buffalo Boom came after the Buffalo Bills NFL team made it to the Super Bowl for consecutive years from 1990 to 1993. During coverage of the team during those years, national media outlets depicted local food traditions, including Buffalo Wings' popularity. The recipe became popular and quickly became a Super Bowl snack staple.
Getty Images/James Flores
While a common Super Bowl and southern cooking tradition today, the history of deviled eggs goes back further than you may think. The History Channel sites deviled eggs being traced back to ancient Rome, though they looked different than today’s deviled eggs, as they were boiled and seasoned with spicy sauces. “Deviling” was a culinary term used to describe a dish that had been boiled and had heavy spice added to it. In the 13th century, Spanish cookbooks suggests using cilantro, onion juice, pepper, coriander, and fish sauce. We don’t see our current-day deviled egg recipe suggested until an 1896 cookbook, which was the first to include mayonnaise.
Hosting a Super Bowl party isn’t easy! Make sure you have some ready-to-go snacks that will "wow" your crowd on hand. Our Game Day Party Pack is quick and tasty, perfect to start off your feast. Happy sport-ing!
]]>Are you looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift that your partner (or Galentine) will actually use? Who isn’t?! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite brands (most of which came from our in-house Finer Things expert, Amy).
Take a look at her recommendations and check back on Instagram on February 7th to enter to win some of these amazing products to gift… or keep for yourself (we won't know guys).
Opopop (of course) Limited Edition Valentines Discovery Collection $47
You get all the flavor-testers beautifully wrapped in an extra-cute pink and red package including: Vanilla Cake Pop, Cinnalicious, Maui Heat, Chedapeno, Fancy Butter, Salted Umami, and Test Launch (Lightly Salted). The variation on flavors is perfect for a date night-in. Valentine’s Day Plans: Rewatching The Notebook and ranking your favorite flavors.
In Good Taste Dozen Rosés Wine Flight $79
You heard a dozen roses… I was hoping for a dozen rosés. But really, if you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day Gift that you can enjoy together, 12 mini bottles of delicious wine should do the trick. This 12pk of Rosés includes the highest rated wines and comes with a tasting guide and pairing recommendations. Note: Rosé is killer with our flavored popcorn.
Wax Buffalo Champagne Candle $24
Like a floral arrangement, a candle is a Valentine’s Day Gift that transforms the whole room (but this one lasts longer!). This gorgeous candle smells like effervescent bubbly, with absolutely no overly scented artificial aromatics. It smells clean, looks gorgeous, and will be a unique Valentine’s Day gift that will make them smile every time they light it.
Estelle Colored Glass Blush Coupes $95
This beautiful stemware is elegant and elevates any drink (champagne or your deskside water, the limit does not exist). What sets this set apart is that it comes in a wide variety of unique colors and is hand-blown.
Rumpl Merino Soft Wool Throw $150
Speaking of movie nights… The Rumpl should be a staple in your movie night repertoire. Gift your Valentine this unique comfy gift and enjoy a cozy night-in together with popcorn, wine, candles, and cute glassware. There is nothing better 😍
Opopop Valentine's Day Giveaway
Remember, gifting is highly personal! Take these unique Valentine's Day gifts as inspiration and tweak them to fit your partner's loves and taste. If you think they'd love ALL of these (I mean, who wouldn't?!) don't forget to enter our Valentine's Day Gifting Giveaway on our Instagram.
We’ve reinvented everyone’s all-time favorite snack with our delicious gourmet Flavor Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels. So give your favorite people an unexpectedly awesome gift that they are guaranteed to love at first bite.
Why not spoil everyone with something special? Opopop makes an amazing gift and our Discovery Kit is perfect for your team, clients, or VIP’s. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love popcorn?
Don’t let our small kernels fool you. Opopop delivers big, bold flavors never before possible in traditional popcorn. Our secret is in our Flavor Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels. Each kernel is wrapped in a rich coating of deliciousness like a tasty flavor hug.
Our team has built a delicious spectrum of flavors. From signature classics, like Fancy Butter, to unexpected new creations, like Vanilla Cake Pop and Maui heat, these gourmet flavors are sure to make you everyone's favorite gift giver.
We offer bulk pricing and have the ability to ship to multiple addresses. We also offer many unique options to customize and personalize. We kindly request a 2-week minimum lead time for fulfillment. For more information, please contact gifting@opopop.com or fill out our contact form.
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Hi! I’m Tori, the Marketing Manager at Opopop, and I’m excited to share my sake pairing experience with all of you.
When we created our newest popcorn flavor, Wasabi, the first thing that popped into my mind was “where’s the sake?” So I knew I had to reach out to my friend and sake sommelier Ryuta aka Wasabi (how perfect is his nickname?!) who lives in Tokyo, Japan. In February 2020, he showed me an amazing in-person experience where we toured a 300-year-old brewery and taste tested many different sakes. I knew he was the man for the job.
We quickly scheduled a call where he provided sake suggestions that would pair perfectly with our savory, yet spicy new Wasabi flavor, and while I sipped, he went through the basics of how this Japanese spirit is made, along with some fun facts about the wasabi root.
If you want to know all the details, check out the video below. Don't have time for the whole video? Don’t you worry, I’m here to share all the sake knowledge I learned and how you can enjoy your own Wasabi Flavor Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels at home with the perfect beverage.
FUN FACTS
TYPE OF SAKE
Now that we know some fun facts about sake and wasabi, I’m going to quickly note the three different Junmai (rice only) sake types we focused on during our pairing.
OUR GO-TO PAIRINGS
I was thrilled to try the following three sakes with our Wasabi Flavored Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels as it enhanced the savory taste and really made it pop (no pun intended).
The TYKU Junmai is fresh and smooth with subtle pear notes, leaving softness on the palate as you sip. It’s crafted from specialty Akebono sake rice that is polished so only 70% of the grain remains. This style is well-rounded, with rich umami taste making it an easy pairing for our Wasabi popcorn.
This Junmai Ginjo is made with Yamada Nishiki rice, known as the pinnacle of quality sake rice. It has notes of banana and melon with a clean, crisp acidity that highlights its light-to-medium body. The acidity gives you a little more bite which helps amplify the flavors and spice.
The brewery continues its former sensei's traditions with this clean, dry and rich brew which is considered one of Japan's most highly regarded sake. It’s a rare combination of concentrated fruit aromatics with a refined dryness that balances out the spicy notes from the Wasabi popcorn.
LET’S GET POPPIN’
Our Wasabi Flavor Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels are limited edition, so make sure to order yours before it’s gone and enjoy them with some sake. Click here to shop now. Kan Pai!
If you’re interested in a virtual sake tasting, make sure to book your experience with Ryuta aka Wasabi here. He also offers in-person tastings so if you’re making a trip to Japan, make sure to check out his brewery experience here.
]]>Superfoods have recently taken the nutritional world by storm. Anyone looking for the most efficient way to build a healthy meal plan will eventually discover a few superfoods. Why? Because superfoods are simply the most efficient way to get all your nutrients with a natural and reasonably low-calorie diet.
Each bite of a superfood provides a greater density of vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and other fantastic food features like antioxidants and inflammation control. Superfoods are those foods that pack a punch in a small amount - that can fuel your day with just a handful - or eaten by the bowlful without negatively impacting your nutrition. That is where we stand with popcorn, perhaps the best superfood of them all.
Is popcorn a superfood? You bet your buttery britches. We're about to tell you why.
Popcorn is delicious, light, salty, and crunchy. It fulfills so many of our snack cravings at once, and it's one of the few snack foods that is 100% unprocessed whole grain. Even things that call themselves whole-grain like crackers or rolls are still crushed, processed, diluted with filler ingredients. But when it comes to your daily serving, just one bowl of popcorn provides more than 70 percent of your daily whole grain requirement in fiber.
Of course, the fun doesn't stop there. There is a surprising density of other elements that are good for your nutrition. That's what makes popcorn a superfood.
The whole grain nature of popcorn puts it on par with lentils, barley, and oats for your daily fiber and nutrients. Like all whole grains, you will find that popcorn contains a powerful supply of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial fats.
We all need dietary fiber for good digestive function, and popcorn has precisely the kind of fiber we crave.
Whole grains include the husk, the rough part around the tasty carb-filled kernel. Popcorn deals neatly with that hard outer shell of the corn kernel by popping entirely inside out - providing that delightful bit of crunch with the soft, salty puff. Popcorn is good for digestive health and regular movement. Three cups of air-popped popcorn contain 3.5 grams of dietary fiber, helping you reach that challenging goal of 25 grams of fiber per day.
Did you know there is protein in popcorn? Protein being present is why we find it so satiating when eating popcorn at the movie theater or refueling at the arcade. One popcorn serving contains three grams of protein out of the 50 grams of protein you need daily. For a snack that gives you all the satisfaction of empty carbs, that's a lot of amino acids ready to energize you for the day.
The shocking thing about popcorn as a superfood is how many vitamins and minerals you'll find in each puffed kernel. The big hitters for popcorn nutrients are Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K. Popcorn also includes other vitamins and minerals in the mix. Check out this great list of nutrients found in every delicious handful of popcorn.
Popcorn Vitamins
Popcorn Minerals
Of course, the best thing about the superfood popcorn is that it's a super handy snack at home. A little microwave action in the right bowl is all you need for a lightweight, filling, and somehow nutrient-packed tasty snack. With so many vitamins and minerals, a bowl of air-popped popcorn can work wonders on your daily diet - especially if you crave salty snacks.
Check out the Opopop Pop Cups Discovery Kit to make your superfood snacking a breeze. These sustainable, non-GMO popcorn cups have a unique silicone popping bowl designed for the perfect oil-free pop.
Snack cravings are the single most challenging part of building a healthy diet for yourself. But why snack on junk food when you could have delicious, lightly popped flavor-packed popcorn. Is popcorn a superfood? Absolutely, but it doesn't stop there. Popcorn is the ultimate super-snack.
If you're looking for a quick and easy snack at home that is also a lightweight superfood, you've come to the right place. Opopop can help you find the perfect combination of flavor, nutrition, and price for the ideal solution to snack cravings at home.
]]>Let's face it, popcorn is one of the coolest snack foods on the planet. It's soft and crunchy, it can be salty or sweet, and it explodes! Nearly everyone loves a bowl of warm popcorn, and most of us will still happily dig into leftover popcorn long after it cools. You probably know a ton about the kind of popcorn you like and all the crazy things you've done with popcorn since you were a kid, but did you know that popcorn is part of ancient culture, why it pops, or how many shapes of popcorn there are?
Today, we're diving into some of the most incredible facts about popcorn. Learn something new, wow your friends, and enjoy a tasty snack all at the same time.
When a popcorn kernel pops, the moisture inside the kernel gelatinizes the gluten inside, which puffs up into a delicious explosion as the outer shell bursts. The force of that explosive carb-burst can throw a popcorn kernel up to three feet in the air and pop it over 30 times the kernel's original size in soft, puffy goodness.
There are many different ways to cook Popcorn. You know that cooking popcorn in butter or oil is one way out of the many methods to cook popcorn. This method helps evenly distribute heat through the kernels from the bottom of the pan. You can also air-pop popcorn with the proper flow of heat and container. However, in ancient Peru, they had a different way to pop kernels with evenly distributed heat: hot sand. Peruvians would stir popcorn kernels into hot sand to help each kernel heat and pop.
Popcorn is over 5000 years old, leaving traditions and relics throughout the American continents.
Designed around A.D 300, the world's oldest known popper was a shallow vessel with a handle and a hole in the lid. We now use awesome silicone bowls that prevent a single kernel from burning during the pop. You can see how we pop popcorn today with the Opopop Pop Cups Discovery Kit.
The discovery of a 17000-year-old funeral urn in Mexico had decorations of a maize (or corn) god wearing a popcorn headdress.
There were also discoveries in the southwestern part of Utah of a 1,000-year-old popped kernel of popcorn in a dry cave.
Explore Felix de Azara discovered Paraguan women in the 18th century would wear popcorn in their hair at night after popping it on strings dipped in hot oil. Before this, the Aztecs used popcorn for ceremonies. Young women would perform the "popcorn dance" with popcorn garlands on their heads. Popcorn was also used as decoration, necklaces, and adorned statues of gods.
American Indians further north once believed that spirits lived in the corn kernel and the "pop" was an angry spirit emerging in a burst of steam after his kernel had been disturbed.
Who doesn't love a popcorn ball? You can visit the world's largest popcorn ball in Sac City, Iowa. It is 24 feet wide and 9,370 pounds in weight. To make it, 250 volunteers spent 12 hours and 40 minutes compacting 900 pounds of popcorn, 2,500 pounds of sugar, and 1,400 pounds of syrup. Too bad we can't eat it.
Americans love popcorn. We eat more popcorn than any other country, and most of the popcorn eaten worldwide is grown right here in the US. The average American man eats almost 70 quarts of popcorn a year, and Americans consume more than 17 billion quarts of popcorn annually.
We also have a strong historical relationship with popcorn. During WWII, sugar rationing resulted in a restriction on candy, which meant we had to fall back on other snacks. Our favorite? You guessed it - the lightly salted bowl of popcorn. We discovered a lot of non-rationed popcorn flavors during this time. You can explore creative popcorn flavors with the Variety Show 2-Pack from Opopop.
Americans even went through a strange phase where they ate popcorn with milk and sugar, like cereal.
Did you know that those unpopped popcorn kernels have a name? They're called "spinsters" or "old maids," after unmarried women from a previous time. Good quality popcorn should only be about 2% spinsters caused by kernels without enough moisture to create steam for the explosion.
There are three shapes of popcorn. Movie theaters prefer Snowflake popcorn because it bursts in a big and attractive way. Mushroom popcorn is common but less photogenic, while butterfly popcorn could pop into any possible shape or direction.
Looking for a special day to enjoy popcorn? It's the day you take all the popcorn garlands off the Christmas tree! We're kidding, don't eat those. Feed your stale holiday popcorn garlands to the hungry wintertime birds. But do pop a fresh, delicious bowl of popcorn for the family on January 19 to celebrate National Popcorn Day.
Over 1/4 of the national popcorn production comes from Nebraska, closely followed by neighboring agricultural states including Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri. But if you're ever in South Dakota, you must swing by the Corn Palace, a work of art made from the natural vivid color palette of native American corn kernels.
Last but not least, popcorn is one of the most convenient and healthiest snacks available. It's a superfood, somehow packed with nutrients while keeping the carb and calorie count at a critical low. It has more protein than any other cereal grain, more iron than eggs and roast beef, and more fiber than pretzels or chips.
Popcorn is tasty finger food, it packs well in a lunch and makes a fantastic gift. Many people use popcorn for weight loss because of its low-cal, high-nutrient balance, and with the right toppings, it can even be an energizing snack for your mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Ready to discover something else remarkable about popcorn? Get started with snack-sized servings of fresh, steamy, fluffy deliciousness. Try the Pop Cups Discovery Kit that comes with 4 different flavors and includes a microwave popping bowl.
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If you're new to Opopop, get the Pop Cups Discovery Kit. It includes the ultimate microwave popcorn popper, plus three Pop Cups of each of our 4 flavors. It's the perfect 'popportunity' to find your new favorite healthy snacks!
When you get the Pop Cups Discovery Kit, you'll have everything you need to take your friends or family on a great tasting adventure. With four different flavors and a total of 60 cups of delicious popcorn, it may be hard to drag them away. It's also a fantastic gift idea for just about anyone!
We're very hands-on with our popcorn. We plant and nurture every seed from soil to popcorn perfection. You might say it's a labor of love for us — and you'd be right! If you'd like to know more about the Opopop experience, learn about our Flavor Wrapped Kernels or Peel + Pour Pop Cups. And don't forget to sign up for our rewards program for 'extra delicious' savings!
Have you ever wondered how a small, hard kernel of dried corn turns into such a soft, fluffy piece of flavorful perfection? Well, let's take a look at...
Popcorn kernels have a unique balance between the amount of moisture inside (ideally 13.5-14%) and the exact thickness of the outer hull needed to hold everything together. Until it doesn't, of course!
What you're seeing when popcorn pops are the tiny explosions that occur when the moisture inside the hull builds up steam until the hull can't take the pressure anymore and bursts open into a tasty treat. A tiny popcorn kernel may swell by up to 40 or 50 times its original size before the hull gives way.
There are four main types of corn (sweet, dent, flint, and popcorn) but only the popcorn variety has that perfect balance between moisture content and a hull that isn't too thick or tough to burst open. That's why other types of corn simply won't pop no matter how hard you try.
They may not have enough moisture inside to build up the amount of steam needed to create a mini-explosion. Or else the hull is so tough or hard that it refuses to give under the pressure. Or both!
Biology and chemistry combine to create the ideal popcorn kernel. Then physics adds the perfect pop to the equation.
Popcorn is a whole grain comprised of three layers:
So, how does popcorn pop? Well, having the right combination of layers is a great start. And then you need the rest of the equation...
As the temperature of a popcorn kernel increases, an amazing transformation takes place.
And that answers the burning question, "how does popcorn pop," doesn't it?
Popcorn has an appealing texture and mild flavor on its own. But it can become so much more when you add the right popping technique and flavorful extra ingredients! First, let's take a look at the right technique for getting the best pop.
First, start with the perfect microwave popcorn bowl. Next, add the perfect amount of healthy popcorn. It's easy when you use Peel + Pour Popcorn Cups. Just peel off the lid, pour the popcorn kernels into your bowl, pop out the flavor core, and heat. Each recyclable cup holds the perfect amount of kernels to satisfy those afternoon munchies or late-night cravings. They're also the perfect size to make healthy snacks for kids.
The cups are available in four delicious, gluten-free, non-GMO flavors. Choose from Lightly Salted, Vanilla Vanilla, Like Buddahh, or Salty Caramel (Ooh, caramel popcorn? Yes, please!) Better yet, get all four gourmet popcorn flavors and satisfy everyone.
]]>Office coworkers share a unique relationship. You work together as a team, rely on each other, and are part of each other's lives every single workday. But at the same time, that relationship also relies on a certain professional distance and respect. So when it comes time to express your friendship, gratitude, or holiday cheer, how do you choose the right gift?
It can be challenging to choose the right gifts for your whole team. How do you plan gifts that are cool, appreciated, equal for everyone, and not too personal all at the same time? We have a few ideas.
Coworkers build a team bond together, and sharing gifts builds on that bond. Every year, many teams share a White Elephant, Secret Santa, or similar gift-giving game. You may have a great team who deserves your appreciation, or coworkers who really stepped up to support you in the last year. Maybe you're just a gift-giving person, and want to do it right.
Giving gifts to your coworkers is a great way to say that you care without stepping across the business-personal boundary. All you have to do is choose the right team gift.
Here are your 4 essential rules to the best coworker gift ideas:
1. Keep it Equal
2. Keep it Practical
3. Stay On Your Budget
4. Make it Useable at Work
One of the best types of team gifting is snacks. Everyone likes salty, crunchy, and sweet in a variety of cool flavors. And you can enjoy snacks at work. You might see those snacks being noshed the same day as the gifting or months from now when a coworker gets hungry on the job.
Here at Opopop, we've found that gourmet popcorn is one of those great universal snacks that everyone can enjoy. Corn allergies are pretty rare and with a flavor variety pack, every coworker is sure to find a favorite. But why send a canister of half-stale popcorn when you can give the gift of fresh-popped, steamy flavored popcorn and a no-burn popper bowl instead?
Everyone loves snacks. There is one expression we all make when offered candy or a bowl of popcorn. It's the grin of opportunity. We think "sweet!" and dive in. Some people tuck snacks into their desk drawer for a satisfying emergency. Some can't resist ripping open a package to try the first one. The one thing you can be sure of is that all your coworkers will appreciate a healthy snack pack when you need gift ideas for the whole team.
For the first gifting, send team members their own Opopop Discovery Kit with an awesome silicone popper bowl and 7 different popcorn flavors.
After that, you can cover every holiday gift exchange with a Variety Show refill for each of your awesome coworkers.
You'll soon have microwave popcorn as a new team favorite - and a lightweight way to share Zoom snacks altogether.
Snacks are also a great way to greet a new team member. Nothing says "you're one of us" like an invitation to settle in with a snack. Let your newest team member know that they're officially one of the crew with an employee welcome gift and familiar snack box. Even if you're zooming, seeing that familiar package will bring a smile to everyone's face.
Send your new team member an Opopop Pop Cups Discovery Pack to bring them into the popcorn-at-work experience. They'll realize just how welcoming your gesture is when they see that signature silicone popper bowl show up in the Zoom-cams of other team members along the way. Discover their favorite flavor and send a re-up when holidays and birthdays roll around.
If you want to put together a custom gift package for your team, you don't have to order ala-carte. Opopop can help you build just the right number of popper bowls and Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernel variety packs for your entire team. Gifting coworkers has never been this easy - or appreciated. Whether your team is remote, hybrid, you're sharing the office microwave, popcorn is a great coworker gift that everyone can enjoy.
Check out Opopop flavored popcorn discovery packs for your next coworker or team gifting event.
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Popcorn is a typical snack food in many households, but how did that come to be? While the delectable snack has been around for ages, its presence in neat packages is a relatively new development, and how it got there is a surprising journey. Without further ado, welcome to the long, storied history of popcorn.
Corn is native to the Americas, and the first people to discover its fluffy, heated form were Indigenous tribes. In fact, popping corn may be the first cooking technique ever used on these colorful kernels. That's right, corn in early North and South America came in various colors, many of which persist today.
Popcorn wasn't just food among Indigenous people, it was also used as decoration. The Aztecs even used it in ceremonial garb for special religious rites.
So how did popcorn go from homegrown confection to supermarket staple? The key was mobile cooking tools.
By 1885, popcorn wasn't just eaten by Indigenous people but was also a staple among European settlers. Farmers in the Great Plains area cooked it regularly, but the process required a stove. That changed with Charles Cretors's popcorn machine. This handy gadget was a portable stall that used electricity to heat oil, making its invention a landmark in the history of popcorn.
You've probably seen similar machines in photos or videos. You may have even seen one in person, as some movie theaters use them as decoration. Their lightweight frames and simple operation make them a mainstay, bringing popcorn to the city streets.
The connection between popcorn and movie theaters is so strong that it's easy to believe it's always been there. However, this classic combination has its roots in the Great Depression.
Motion pictures have been popular in the U.S. since the early 1920s, when films switched from silent to sound. While theaters sold refreshments at this time, popcorn wasn't one of them. However, after the stock market crash of 1929, movie attendance skyrocketed in the U.S. as people sought a cheap way to escape from the toils of everyday life.
Of course, movie theaters competed fiercely to draw in customers. Realizing popcorn was a cheap way to offer a lot of food, theaters began to put it on the menu. It was instantly a hit, and movies and popcorn became inseparable.
Entertainment again made its mark on the history of popcorn in the 1940s. Though television was invented in 1927, it wasn't widely used until after World War II. As families started staying home, popcorn companies saw an opportunity to bring the delicious snack back into the kitchen.
In the 1980s, popcorn packaged for the microwave hit the shelves. Interestingly, popcorn is closely tied to the microwave's invention. Percy Spencer, who invented this now-common kitchen appliance, actually used popcorn in many experiments. His goal was to repurpose a World War II technology: magnetrons, which produce microwaves. Who knew the history of microwave popcorn had its roots in the military?
Today, popcorn is a common sight for special occasions:
People also love giving popcorn as a gift, and many brands produce gift sets for anniversaries, winter holidays, and Valentine's Day.
Of course, you don't need a particular reason to enjoy this beloved snack. You can eat it with friends or family while streaming your favorite show or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
There's so much to love about popcorn, and with innovations hitting the shelves every year, the list keeps growing. Why do we love popcorn? We could go on for ages, but here are our top three reasons to keep things simple.
Snack time, movie time, sporting events, a night in, kid's sleepovers, a classic gift. What isn't a perfect fit for some popcorn?
You can eat popcorn plain or spice it up with toppings. Besides our own flavors, these are a few of our favorites:
Popcorn only takes a few minutes to make, which means fewer rumbling stomachs. It's also super easy to make in the microwave, so you can confidently cook it even if you're not comfortable in the kitchen.
Opopop is proud to play a part in the history of popcorn with the invention of our Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels and Peel + Pour Popcorn Cups. It's never been easier to make a tasty snack, and with our wide selection of flavors, you're sure to find the perfect munchable. For more information or to place an order, visit our website.
]]>Love comes in many forms, all of which deserve celebration. Whether you are planning a movie night with friends and family or want to put together the perfect gift basket. Show your appreciation to the wonderful individuals in your life with the perfect gift: popcorn.
Although gifting your loved one with popcorn is not as classic as a bouquet of flowers, it’s a sweet addition for a great movie night or a sweet picnic snack.
How do you make popcorn different from everyday popcorn? We've got a few fun ideas for you to try.
Does your significant other adore sugary treats? Are you looking for a way to tell your crush you're "sweet" on them? If so, kettle corn is a fantastic way to share the love.
Lightly sweet with a bit of salt to enhance the sugar, kettle corn is always a win. If you want to add that special touch, deliver it in a heart-shaped box.
If you're looking for family-friendly gift ideas, we recommend popcorn balls. Kids love these fun treats, and they're relatively easy to make. To decorate, individually wrap them in cling film and tie the top with a red ribbon. You can even put a few heart stickers on for extra cheer.
Cookies and popcorn? We know it sounds crazy, but this unique spin on popcorn is actually delicious. It's also relatively easy to make:
Teachers do so much for their students, and here is your chance to let them know you appreciate their hard work. Since most teachers don't get the chance to indulge in fancy treats, why not provide the opportunity with gourmet popcorn? Most popcorn companies offer variety boxes with mixes of sweet and savory flavors, ensuring the recipients find something they enjoy.
You can create the perfect gift with a custom popcorn basket. This thoughtful present is sure to be a hit, and it's easy to find interesting and delicious flavors.
You can't go wrong with the classics: butter and salt. Opopop offers a diet-friendly Lightly Salted flavor that brings out the best of popcorn's natural taste without adding a ton of calories. You can purchase the Fancy Butter flavor for individuals who always order extra butter on their movie popcorn. This popcorn provides that melt-in-your-mouth taste that butter lovers crave.
Does your loved one enjoy a touch of heat? The Chedapeno popcorn from Opopop offers the perfect combination of spiciness and cheesiness for an irresistible snack. For fans of sweet-and-spicy flavors, Maui Heat provides a balance of tart pineapple and hot cayenne.
If you know someone with an adventurous palette, we have the perfect popcorn: Salted Umami. Based on the umami flavor foundational to Japanese cuisine, this popcorn is a unique balance of salty and savory. It's sure to be a hit with anyone who craves new experiences.
Although butter and salt have become the traditional toppings for popcorn, this snack also goes well with sugary confections.
Sweets lovers will adore Vanilla Cake Pop popcorn from Opopop. Based on the classic vanilla cake, this flavor has all the sugariness and a fraction of the calories.
Cinnalicioius is another great sweet flavor with the warmth of a freshly baked cinnamon roll. When your loved ones are craving their favorite baked food, they can reach for this indulgent munchable.
To enjoy popcorn of any flavor, you need popping equipment. Fortunately, the Opopop Popcorn Popper delivers top-notch microwave popcorn every time. If your loved ones are tired of burnt popcorn or too many unpopped kernels, this may be the perfect gift.
Opopop is happy to help you bring your gift ideas to fruition. We have a wide selection of flavors perfect for creating a custom popcorn box, and our variety of packaging provides the ultimate convenience. To find out more or to shop our offerings, visit us online.
]]>Meet our Peel + Pour Popcorn Cups. A delicious snack-sized portion of microwave popcorn, wrapped in a fun package, that is ideal for any snacking occasion. Perfect for the mid-day munchies, an after school snack, late night eats, or any popportunity that may arise.
Our Pop Cups are a combination of raw Opopop kernels, paired with a mouthwatering flavor core. Simply choose your flavor, then peel, pour and pop to create a delectably flavored popcorn snack.
New to Opopop? We recommend a Pop Cups Discovery Kit, which includes 12 pop cups (3 of each flavor) and our awesome microwave popcorn popper.
Already an Opopop pro? Go for our choose your own adventure 4-pack and pick any 4 flavors to make a combo pack of 12 pop cups.
Picture this, it’s 3pm and you and your coworkers are scrounging around the office for some snacks and you manage to blow all of your hard work in the gym that morning on some gross vending machine snacks that you didn’t even want anyway. The next time hunger strikes at the office, you don’t have to settle for something that will leave you dissatisfied. Instead of reaching for those greasy, processed chips, opt for a bag of Opopop popcorn instead. Keep reading to learn more about why popcorn is the best healthy office snack!
When it comes to snack time at the office, it can be really easy to undo your whole day. When the afternoon hits, some people think it’s more convenient to grab something from the vending machine, even if it means a pack of cookies or one of those deceptively high sugar not-so-good-for-you granola bars. If you love being health-conscious at the office or are watching your waistline, popcorn is one of the best snack ideas you could possibly reach for. With a nutrition profile that’s pretty stellar, this little kernel can totally change your office snack game.
Popcorn is a great choice all around. When you choose Opopop, you won’t be getting you and your coworkers the boring old veggie tray. Opopop boasts a huge selection of signature, delicious, gourmet flavors. And the best part? All of Opopop’s popcorn flavors are only 140 calories per serving. This means that popcorn is a low-calorie option that’s big on taste.
All of Opopop’s flavors feature great ingredients in addition to being gluten-free and non-GMO. Also, Opopop does not have any sneaky added sugars (that’s right, even Vanilla Cake Pop is sugar-free). This means that you won’t fall into that dreaded sugar snack nap like your cookie monster coworker snoring next to you.
The secret to staving off office hunger is the magic combination of fiber and protein. And with popcorn, you’re in luck because each serving of Opopop contains 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. The fiber fills you up making you feel fuller for longer. Protein decreases your hunger hormones and gives you the energy to power through those spreadsheets. In summary, the dynamic duo of fiber and protein is the high-performance coworker that will round out your healthy office snack cabinet.
Move over oatmeal, there is a way more fun whole grain in the office. Popcorn is in fact a whole grain and one little kernel boasts a whole range of vitamins and nutrients. Many Americans, especially when snacking, reach for simple starches. These are the kinds of processed grains that are stripped of many of their original nutrients during refinement. The danger of a diet that features too many highly refined foods is the development of long-term ailments such as obesity and diabetes.
Probably the biggest hindrance to healthy office snacking is the lack of quick, convenient options. With popcorn, there is virtually no prep. All you have to do is pop some in your office breakroom microwave and you can get to healthy snacking in no time. Running out the door to another meeting? Throw some Opopop in your briefcase for later without worrying that it will spoil in transit. Simply heat it and eat it wherever your workday takes you. In the post-work fast-food drive-through again? Skip that unhealthy trap. If you are constantly stuck in traffic after a long day at the office, you can pre-pop some of it for a portable snack for your commute.
If you’re looking for a healthy snack that will leave everyone in the office satisfied, we suggest Opopop’s Discovery Kit. With 7 pouches of Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels, the Discovery Kit is a great way to get a flavor that will impress every coworker. It also includes a microwave popcorn popper and lid, so you can get popping right away. It includes some of our most popular, gourmet flavors from sweet to savory: Vanilla cake pop, Cinnalicious, Maui heat, Chedapeno, Fancy Butter, and Salted Umami. We even threw in a Lightly Salted test launch so you can perfect that popcorn setting on your breakroom microwave. Shop our full selection of cravable Opopop flavors and stock your shelves with the most fun and healthiest office snack, popcorn!
]]>Popcorn is a classic family favorite that perfectly compliments movie night or just makes for a quick, easy, on-the-go snack. If you are watching your waistline or adhering to a particular diet plan, you might be surprised to find how popcorn can fit perfectly into your plan. Keep reading to learn about popcorn on keto, flexible dieting, and why popcorn is the best snack for weight loss!
The Keto diet has become one of the most popular diets over the past few years, but it can be a little confusing to figure out what you can eat and what you can’t on this plan. Keto is based on the principles of achieving a state of ketosis achieved through a low-carb, high fat structure. So popcorn actually fits perfectly into this! Even though you adhere to this low-carb philosophy, you will still need to consume carbohydrates. If you’re counting net carbs, popcorn is an awesome option because it’s low in calories and high in fiber. Most people find it difficult to stick to keto because they miss out on so many of their favorite foods, but with Opopop you don’t have to sacrifice your diet just to have a treat!
With Opopop’s wide variety of delicious gourmet flavors, you can reach for popcorn without the guilt. You can easily satisfy a salty craving with our flavors like Spicy Maui Heat. It can be notoriously difficult to satiate a throbbing sweet tooth while on Keto, but don’t worry, there’s an Opopop popcorn just for that. Check out our signature Vanilla Cake Pop flavor, which means that you never have to skip dessert.
If you adhere to flexible dieting, you may be familiar with the phrase, “does this meet my macros?” A “macro” refers to a macronutrient. There are three: fat, protein, and carbohydrates. When people ask if something will “meet their macros,” they are asking if it will fit into their daily allotment of these macronutrients. As we discussed previously, popcorn is a lower-carb snack that is high in fiber. This means that popcorn is an excellent option for flexible dieters. Due to its fibrous nature, popcorn is very filling. You can munch on a handful and be satisfied quicker than with a regular chip.
If you do not stick to a formal diet, but do watch your waistline or are just someone concerned with overall health, popcorn is one of the best snack ideas to reach for. Keep reading to learn more about how this little nutritious kernel can totally change your snack game.
If you thought whole grains were just oatmeal and grainy loaves of bread, think again. Popcorn is in fact a whole grain. This means that you are getting all of the good stuff when you eat popcorn. Many Americans, especially when snacking, opt for refined grains, which are stripped of many of their original nutrients during processing. Diets that are too high in refined foods can lead to longer-term ailments such as obesity and diabetes. That’s why doctors recommend looking for whole grains, like popcorn. These are full of additional nutrients like magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and more. Those who consume a diet rich in whole grains report lower risks of heart disease, healthier digestive systems, and reduced inflammation.
Popcorn boasts a pretty healthy overall nutrition profile. All of Opopop’s popcorn flavors are only 140 calories per serving! Each serving also contains 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein, making every handful a well-rounded treat.
Probably the biggest hindrance to a healthy lifestyle is snacking on the go. Popcorn is super convenient and easy to make, in addition to being low in calories and high in satisfaction. Running out the door with no time to prep? Throw a bag of Opopop in your bag for later. You won’t have to worry about it going bad in transit. It’s ready to heat and eat when you are. Or you can pre-pop it for a portable commute snack.
Ready to snack smarter? Have Opopop on hand during movie night for a treat that won’t totally undo your day. Plus, you can have fun with the flavors, and with Opopop, you can really treat yourself. We suggest our Discovery Kits, which feature a sampling of our famous, favorite flavors, so you always have something different and exciting in your pantry. If you are ready to banish boring snacks, shop our collection of exciting Opopop flavors!
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Your wedding day is approaching, and you’ll be surrounded by your friends and family that are excited to celebrate your special day with you. A way in which you can express gratitude to the guests is through thoughtful and memorable wedding party favors. Wedding favors are typically small tokens of appreciation gifted to your guests by you and your soon-to-be spouse. What may seem like a simple thank you to your guests can actually be an opportunity for you and your future spouse to give a personal touch to their wedding that’s memorable. If you’re planning to give away wedding party favors to enhance your guests’ experience, here are some do’s and don'ts to follow to make sure getting hitched goes off without a hitch.
You want to make sure that you choose wedding party favors that express both of your personalities but ones that have a long-lasting impression on your guests as well. These favors may express a part of your lives as a couple, your unique heritage, or something you and your guests may have in common. Suppose you both have zany and wild personalities. In that case, choosing from our wide array of unique Opopop Popcorn flavors like Chedapeno, Salted Umami, Maui Heat, or Vanilla Cake Pop is a great way to show your uniqueness in a fun and delicious way.
While it goes without saying that your guests will appreciate edible wedding party favors, as they can readily consume them while at your wedding and don’t have to wait until they get home to enjoy them, making your own edible favors is a headache you don’t need on top of making preparations for your big day. Making your own favors will cost you extra time and effort that you could have preserved for the more crucial elements of your wedding day. Another factor you’ll need to consider is the freshness of your edible favors.
Typically, you’ll want to package edible favors the day prior or the day of your wedding, and surely you won’t have the time to attend to this while you’re busy attending to the more important elements of your special day. The best alternative is to outsource your edible party favors, so you can reserve your efforts for looking your best and being well-rested for your wedding day.
Opopop popcorn is perfect as it’s simple, stores well, and tastes great. Most of us associate popcorn with sporting events, movie nights, and other grand-scale events—so how is your wedding day any different? Make your wedding party favors an event without the hassle of thinking too much about it.
It’s important to try out whatever snacks you’ll be using as your potential wedding favor. If you decide on edible favors, order various samples of different flavors to ensure that not only your guests will enjoy it, but that you yourself enjoy them as well. If you choose favors other than food, make sure you have a sample of the product. Order your favors one month before your wedding date to allow yourself time to assemble, if necessary.
The purpose of wedding favors is essentially to say thank you to your guests and therefore it shouldn’t be a stressful task. I’m sure you’re not told this enough, so remember to enjoy yourself and follow these simple do’s and dont's—your guests will appreciate the effort and acknowledgment. Undoubtedly, they’re guaranteed to love the taste of Opopop popcorn.
Finding a great wedding favor for your guests can be easy!.Opopop popcorn is the perfect gift that is easy to manage and fun to snack on. Explore our flavors with a Discovery Kit and find the ones you like. Go on, treat yourself...and your wedding guests.
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Opopop is here to make your holiday gift-giving easy this festive season. Choose from a wide variety of our popcorn flavors to get a healthy and delicious treat for those you care about.
Knowing what’s on everyone’s wish list this year is tough. Deciding what gifts to get for everyone on your list is a daunting task, but fret not! Now there’s no need to make things more difficult on yourself by attempting to navigate the hundreds of thousands of holiday deals that are flooding your email’s promotional tab.
For those discerning shoppers looking to get their holiday shopping out of the way early and who are looking to give something unique to those they care about, we’ve compiled a list of some of our best popcorn flavors. These flavors are sure to be a welcome and delicious surprise this holiday season.
Between our Limited Edition Holiday Flavors, our distinct and discerning lineup of Flavor Wrapped Kernels, and our advancements in popcorn popping technology, simply put, Opopop products make the perfect holiday gift for friends, family, and co-workers. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love popcorn? Especially when it comes in these deliciously festive flavors. Season’s Eatings.
Our Discovery Kit is a great way to begin your quest for the perfect microwave popcorn. It includes a microwave popcorn popper and lid, plus seven pouches of Flavor Wrapped Kernels (1 pouch of each gourmet popcorn flavor and 1 Test Launch pouch of our Lightly Salted flavor so you can test your microwave's cook time before trying the other flavors). If you want to wave bon voyage to boring popcorn and set sail on a flavor-filled snack adventure, then this is the kit for you.
Opopop’s Fancy Butter is pure, unadulterated buttery flavored perfection. The OG is the benchmark microwave popcorn flavor that set the liquid gold standard for all other microwave popcorn. It’s the one you love and come back to time and time again. This is the perfect combination of savory, melt-in-your-mouth, buttery goodness. Fancy Butter is hot, fresh, butter-flavored popcorn, just as it should be.
Cheezy and spicy and everything nicely. Our cheese-flavored popcorn gets a kick in the hypothetical pants by its tried and true friend, the jalapeño. It's a little dangerous, but you already know that. This flavor isn’t for the faint of heart, but no pain, no gain, after all.
Because popcorn in the AM is totally a thing, no one can tell you not to eat popcorn for breakfast. And when it comes in the flavor of a sweet cinnamon roll, how could you not? This is how Opopop wakes up.
Hot like lava. Sweet like pineapple. Sweet, savory, and totally spicy. The island vibes come from sweet pineapple, and we bring the heat with cayenne and smoked paprika. A true professional wouldn’t be afraid to put it on pizza.
This sweet vanilla-flavored treat is craveably delicious. Popcorn has never had it this good. We’ve spoiled our kernels with layers of vanilla goodness to satisfy your sweet tooth, and let’s face it, who doesn’t love cake?
Our team has built a delicious spectrum of flavors, and we've wrapped each kernel in gourmet tastiness for you to enjoy. Here at Opopop, we’re on a mission to liberate you from boring popcorn with unexpected flavors, new ways to pop, and a complete reinvention of your favorite snack. We make delicious gourmet popcorn optimized for eating. Go on, treat yourself. Shop Now!
]]>Our goal from day one was to create a premium popcorn brand for a new generation of popcorn enthusiasts, and here at Opopop we’re committed to delivering exceptional popcorn flavors through innovative new products. Now we're here to liberate you from boring holiday popcorn flavors.
Opopop brings two new exclusive Flavor Wrapped™ Kernel holiday flavors to help spread holiday cheer. Paired with our most popular Fancy Butter in limited edition holiday packaging, it’s an incredible gift for the foodie or popcorn lover in your life. Give the gift of flavor this holiday season, with our Opopop Limited Edition Holiday Fancy Butter, Salty Caramel, and Gingersnap — guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
If you’re unsure what to give your friends, family, or loved ones this holiday season, consider giving them something that’s fun, fanciful and tastes great. Our newest flavors include Salty Caramel, Gingersnap, and Fancy Butter.
Opopop’s Salty Caramel could be described as the perfect salty and sweet holiday treat and we consider this to be one of our best flavors ever. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and rich caramel, matched with a savory salty flair—which makes this an instant hit. The only risk is that you’re going to want more.
Our Gingersnap, new for the 2021 Holiday Season, is perfectly spiced for holiday delights. A holiday classic brought to life in true Opopop style, Gingersnap is a delicious combination of sweet and gingery yumminess. From the first to the last bite, your taste buds will thank you for spoiling them.
Opopop’s Fancy Butter can only be described as pure buttery flavored perfection. This is the OG, the benchmark—the popcorn flavor by which all other popcorn flavors are measured. Fancy Butter is the new liquid gold microwave popcorn standard. It’s the one you love, the one you crave, and the one you can’t live without. The perfect combination of savory, melt-in-your-mouth, buttery goodness. This is hot, fresh, butter-flavored popcorn, just like it should be. We know what you’re thinking, so we’ll say no more. Simply put, buy this and take your movie holiday movie nights to the next level.
Our new limited edition Holiday Flavors Discovery Kit is an excellent way to begin your quest for perfect microwave popcorn. The Opopop Holiday Discovery Kit also makes for a great holiday gift. Each kit includes a microwave popcorn popper and lid—a $25 value—plus 3 pouches of Flavor Wrapped Kernels, one pouch of each holiday popcorn flavor and one Test Launch pouch of our Lightly Salted flavor so you can test your microwave's cook time before diving into the other seasonal flavors.
The best holiday popcorn trio ever. Salty Caramel and Gingersnap are paired with our most popular flavor, Fancy Butter, in limited edition holiday packaging. The Opopop Limited Edition Holiday Trio is the perfect gift for the food lover or popcorn fanatic in your life.
Spice up the holidays with our limited edition popcorn flavors. Treat yourself or gift Fancy Butter, Salty Caramel, and Gingersnap flavors this holiday season. Pick your favorite, pour it into your popper, and have a tasty microwave popcorn snack like no other. Shop Now
]]>Food that tastes good isn't often associated with being a healthy snack choice, but sometimes you can have your cake and eat it too!—well, in this case, you’ll be eating popcorn. We’ll discuss the hidden health benefits of eating popcorn, which is one of the healthiest snack habits you can have. Popcorn is filled with fiber, has more antioxidants than some fruits and vegetables, and may even help to combat cancer, some studies have shown.
If you’re wondering whether or not eating popcorn is a healthy alternative to the snacks you’re used to munching on, you have to consider the type of popcorn you’re buying. If it’s air-popped popcorn and not the movie theater popcorn you’re used to—half-drowned in butter and burnt—then you’ll be happy about the answer. Read on below to learn more about how the right kind of popcorn, like the Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels we sell at Opopop, can be a healthy snack option, and why you can add it to your list of healthy snacks.
Once exclusively reserved for movie nights, this simple snack is actually loaded with more polyphenols than vegetables and fruit. You’re probably wondering what polyphenol is. Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant found in plant foods associated with helping to prevent cancer and neutralizing free radicals that cause damage to our body’s cells. Just one serving of popcorn has roughly 13% of your daily polyphenols requirements.
According to a 2019 analysis in Antioxidants, popcorn is packed with polyphenols, which are proven to reduce inflammation. Unlike popcorn, the polyphenols in fruits and vegetables are heavily diluted because most fruits and vegetables consist of 90 percent water. Conversely, popcorn is made up of about 4 percent water, so the polyphenols are much more highly concentrated, especially in the hard shells of the popcorn kernels.
According to one study, a serving of popcorn can contain up to 300 mg of polyphenols, which would account for roughly 13 percent of the average American’s daily intake. Fruit and vegetables account for roughly 250 mg of polyphenols per day, which essentially means popcorn is better for you than fruits and vegetables!—we’re kidding; of course, the key difference between fruits and vegetables and popcorn is that popcorn doesn’t have many other vitamins and nutrients, so, unfortunately, you can’t completely replace fruits and vegetables in your diet.
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, they cite one of the main health advantages of an increase of polyphenols in your daily intake is their ability to block enzymes that cancers need to grow and, in doing so, polyphenols can help regulate the spread of cancerous cells. The traditional way of getting your fill of these healthy antioxidants is by eating fruits and vegetables. Still, the high concentration of polyphenols in popcorn makes eating popcorn a healthy alternative. Since polyphenols can also prevent inflammation and plaque buildup, foods rich in them may help to prevent other conditions such as cardiovascular disease.
Popcorn is also one of the few go-to snacks that aren’t jam-packed with high-fructose corn syrup or other empty-calorie additives and are naturally 100 percent whole grain. It’s a high-quality carbohydrate source that’s low in calories and is also a great source of your daily fiber intake. Three cups of popcorn are the equivalent to one ounce of whole grains, which accounts for nearly 70 percent of your recommended daily whole grain intake. Eating more popcorn is a great way to get more fiber in your diet without trying because you’ll be too busy enjoying the taste.
Just because Popcorn is healthy doesn’t mean it has to be boring; that’s why our Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels are individually bathed in flavor using the super-secret, proprietary Opopop flavor delivery process. It’s the perfect mix of gourmet ingredients wrapped around each kernel like a tasty flavor hug. We like to tow the line between sweet and savory and we offer a wide array of snack options and flavors like Fancy Butter, Vanilla Cake Pop, Cinnalicious, Chedapeno, Maui Heat, and Salted Umami. Check out our Online Shop for the full snack lineup, and we’ll ensure you never go back to boring snacking again.
Our team has built a delicious spectrum of flavors, and we've wrapped each kernel in gourmet tastiness for you to enjoy. Pick your favorite, pour it into your popper, and have a tasty microwave popcorn snack like no other.
Here at Opopop, we’re on a mission to liberate you from boring popcorn with unexpected flavors, new ways to pop, and a complete reinvention of your favorite snack. We make delicious gourmet popcorn, optimized for eating. Go on, treat yourself. Shop Now
]]>We’ve reinvented everyone’s favorite snack with our delicious gourmet Flavor Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels. So this holiday season, give your favorite people an unexpectedly awesome gift that they are guaranteed to love at first bite.
Why not spoil everyone with something special? Opopop makes an amazing gift and our Discovery Kits are perfect for your team, clients, or VIP’s. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love popcorn?
Don’t let our small kernels fool you. Opopop delivers big, bold flavors never before possible in traditional popcorn. Our secret is in our Flavor Wrapped™ Popcorn Kernels. Each kernel is wrapped in a rich coating of deliciousness like a tasty flavor hug.
Our team has built a delicious spectrum of flavors. From signature classics, like Fancy Butter, to unexpected new creations, like Vanilla Cake Pop and Maui heat, these gourmet flavors are sure to make you everyone's favorite gift giver.
And don't miss out on our limited edition Holiday Flavors. Salty Caramel, Gingersnap, and our classic Fancy Butter flavor, are all dressed up for the holidays. These might be the most wonderful flavors of the year.
We offer bulk pricing and have the ability to ship to multiple addresses. We also offer many unique options to customize and personalize. We kindly request a 2-week minimum lead time for fulfillment. For more information, please contact gifting@opopop.com or fill out our contact form.
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You asked. We listened. Meet our brand new, fully optimized, totally awesome, microwave popcorn popper. It pops kernels better, is easier to handle, retains less heat, and has a deliciously fancy new look. Here’s what makes this popper the official bowl of microwave popcorn...
(NOTE: if you currently use our original popper, please be aware that your cook time will be shorter with this new popper)
Our engineers tested, optimized, and tested some more to make sure this popper gives you the best popping experience. And we know this one is the best because we compared it with every other silicone microwave popper we could find. Some good. Some bad. But all of them have a weakness.
Our goal was to improve all aspects of the popping experience, including speed, number of kernels popped, and heat management. A couple of optimizations that make this popper better include reducing its thickness and lowering the popping chamber so that it is closer to the bottom of the microwave, allowing the kernels to cook more quickly.
Our new popper includes a removable handling ring that can be left on during popping and removed when washing. If you need some entertainment, you can also use it for a game of ring toss.
This new ring allows for easy handling when taking the popper out of the microwave and will not retain heat, so you won’t need hot pads anymore. You’re welcome.
The ring also keeps the bowl from collapsing when you’re handling it or pouring popcorn out and makes it easier to give the popper some good shakes to further distribute flavor. Bonus points for sharing your popcorn shaking dance to social and tagging us @opopopco.
It’s also got a brand new lid that fits more securely. Plus we had to make it match the nifty new handling ring.
Our new fully optimized microwave popper is now available and will be included with every Discovery Kit. We also sell it separately, so make sure you get one because it’s awesome. Get it here