Popcorn seasoning is any ingredient used to add flavortopopcorn. In the United States, popcorn seasoning is mass-produced by several companies for commercial and consumer use. Popcorn seasonings may be used to enhance the flavor of popcorn, and some are used to add a buttery flavor to popcorn.[1] Significant amounts are often used to ensure the adequate flavoring of popcorn, due to popcorn's low density.[2] It is also sometimes utilized to add coloring to popcorn.[1] Some popcorn seasoning may contain monosodium glutamate.[1][2] Some specialty products exist in unique flavors, such as chocolate and bubble gum.[2] Some popcorn seasoning products may be referred to as popcorn salt.[3]
Some oils used to cook popcorn contain popcorn seasonings mixed within the oil, and may be referred to as popcorn seasoning oils or liquid popcorn seasoning.[1][4]
Since the 1960s, American movie theaters have commonly used the seasoning Flavacol—made up of salt, butter flavoring, and artificial colors—to enhance their popcorn.[5]
Dry popcorn seasoning may be finely granulated to enable even dispersion when placed upon popcorn.[2] Common homemade popcorn seasoning ingredients include salt and melted butter.
Popcorn seasoning is sometimes used within machines that are utilized to produce large quantities of popcorn for consumer purchase.[4]
In the 1950s in the United States, many commercial oil-based popcorn seasonings were produced with a coconut oil base, and also utilized artificial coloring.[6]
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