I admit, I came to this taste test with my biases-both Pop Secret and Act II are brands I grew up with. We tried seven popular brands of microwave popcorn to find the one that best balanced saltiness and butter flavor, while maintaining a yellow-but-not-too-yellow color and an airy, snappy crunch. Otherwise, my criteria for a great bag of microwave popcorn has largely stayed the same.Īnd so I brought these strong, smart, and correct opinions to our latest staff taste test. Nowadays, popcorn is still a top-tier snack in my eyes, though I’ve started dressing it up a bit more for variety. I want steaming popcorn that is equal parts buttery, salty, and crunchy-if it doesn’t leave my fingertips slicked with grease, I’m not interested.
Throwing a trifolded bag in the microwave for a few minutes brings back childhood memories of sleepovers, Blockbuster rentals, and jamming out on my Walkman. People are opinionated about microwave popcorn brands, and in this instance, I am people. Today, which microwave popcorn is worth its salt?
In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like vanilla ice cream or frozen pizza).
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