Popcorn is a popular snack from children to adults. Popcorn was first discovered by the Native Americans who popped popcorn by heating sand in a fire and stirring the kernels into the heated sand to pop. Kernels were also placed in containers made of pottery and metal and placed directly in the fire. Popcorn making machines have come a long way since then.
Commercial size popcorn making machines were created by Charles Cretors from Chicago, Illinois in 1885. Perry Spencer incorporated microwave technology to develop home popcorn making machines in the 1950s. Orville Redenbacher made popcorn famous with his catchy advertising. He was born in Illinois and sold popcorn even as a child.
There are many different popcorn making machines available. Cinema or theater style popcorn making machines are similar to those used in theaters and are available in different sizes. These home theater popcorn making machines can be quite expensive and are designed to be left on the bar, counter top, or table. Popcorn carts are a separate accessory for these type of popcorn making machines which makes them mobile. These carts include two wheels and two stationery legs.
Kitchen popcorn making machines include stove top models with a kettle and hand crank. Other tabletop models air pop the kernels which is healthier than using oil. Depending on the model, the popcorn is either forced out of the popcorn making machine into a waiting bowl or is air popped into a space within the unit. Hot air poppers were created in the 1970s. More kernels are popped due to the even distribution of air around the kernels. There is also less chance of burning popcorn. These units are easier to clean, inexpensive, lightweight, and portable.
Not all popcorn making machines are electric. There are some models that are powered by bottled gas. These are custom built and yield a high capacity of popcorn.
There are also many brands of popcorn making machines to choose from. Cretors was the first manufacturer of commercial popcorn making machines and still produces them today. Gold Medal mostly rents out their large popcorn making machines. Paragon offers various sizes from household to commercial, and Great Western provides popcorn making machines for homes and small kitchens. Orville Redenbacher offers both popcorn and popcorn making machines.
When purchasing a popcorn making machine, the consumer should choose one based on their needs and budget. The most expensive is not always the best. Many popcorn making machines include warranties. Every unit will last longer and perform better if kept clean. Many larger or commercial popcorn making machines can be cleaned using special cleaners and scrubbers.
Some popcorn making machines include a light bulb or heating element and light bulb if there is no kettle. Those models with just a light bulb don’t pop the popcorn; they just keep already popped popcorn warm. There is a children’s popcorn making machine that does use a low watt bulb to pop the popcorn, but it takes a lot longer than regular popcorn making machines..
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