Half Popped Popcorn

[TheNoodleIncident]

When making microwave popcorn, does anyone else love the half popped kernels at the bottom of the bag? You usually only get a few per bag, but my wife and I fight over them.

I recently found a company that sells entire bags of half popped kernels - since they don't distribute near me, I had to buy an entire case through the website. They just arrived and I'm enjoy a bag right now, but its sort of weird to have SO MANY kernels - loses the thrill of the hunt, but still tasty. Anyway, just curious if anyone else shares this weird love of half popped kernels, and if anyone has tried Halfpops (btw, I don't work for them or have any sort of affiliation).

www.halfpops.com

[feedmec00kies]

That sounds delicious... but you had to get a case???

[Kajikit]

Isn't that a danger to your teeth? The unpopped part of the corn is hard as a ROCK.

[TheNoodleIncident]

Yeah, the are apparently a very small operation and only distribute to local stores (CA). So if you want to buy elsewhere, it's online by the case only. They called it a "case", but it's basically just a box of 16 bags (each bag is two servings, and relatively large servings) for around $23 (free shipping). Not bad at all.

I just found it very cool that other people recognize the greatness of the halfpopped kernel, and someone thought to sell them.

ETA - It's only halfpopped kernels, no completely unpopped ones, so no dental danger. They are crunchy, in a good way.

Edited November 2, 2011 by TheNoodleIncident (log)

[Wholemeal Crank]

I love them too, but not enough to seek them out.

[scubadoo97]

I love them too but don't think I would want to eat a whole bag full

[TheNoodleIncident]

I love them too but don't think I would want to eat a whole bag full

That is sort of true - when you find a few in the bottom of a bowl of popcorn, it's a nice treat. An entire bag is a bit much - but I finish the entire thing.

Wondering what else I could do with them - add to salads? Top vanila ice cream?

[Emily_R]

This is genius! I love half-popped kernels, though I also like them a little burned - the halfpops don't look like they have enough char. Something that might be a good substitute and is more widely available is called Gladcorn -- my local coop (with a huge bulk foods section) sells it in bulk.

http://www.gladcorn.com/

[ScottyBoy]

I love them!

[threestars]

I love every bit of them too!

[kaszeta]

I loved half-popped kernels. I get a lot of flack from my SO and family about how I eat them from the bottom of the bowl.

[Hassouni]

Adding my love for awesome crunch the half-popped! A whole bag does sound like overkill though...

[Derek J]

Not a fan of the half-popped kernel. Maybe this company will buy mine from me when I make popcorn...