Popcorn maker

A popcorn maker (also called popcorn machine) is a device used to pop popcorn. Commercial popcorn machines are usually found in movie theaters and carnivals, producing popcorn of the oil-popped type, which has approximately 45% of its calories derived from fat. Hot air popcorn poppers appeared for home use in the late 1970s, which produced popcorn with only 5% of its calories derived from fat. [ [http://www.epopcorn.com/hiofpoma.html "History of the Popcorn Machine"] page of [http://www.epopcorn.com/ ePopcorn.com] .]

In the mid-1980s microwave popcorn was introduced, and reduced the need for a separate appliance in some homes; however up to 60% of the calories of this type of popcorn are derived from fat (lower fat versions are available).

Different types of popcorn makers work in different ways; some models use hot air, which avoids the use of oil at the cost of flavor, and is therefore a healthier option. Depending on personal preference, a popcorn maker that uses oil can be used as well.

Popcorn makers can be quite large, for use at movie theaters or fairs, or small home appliances. [ [http://www.jarcoindustries.com/PopcornEquipment.htm "How to Select a Popcorn Machine"] page of [http://www.jarcoindustries.com/ Jarco Industries] .]

Movie-style popcorn can be easily made at home by using a butter salt type of seasoning.

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