2 Answers. Round popcorn is just made from a different variety of popcorn, called mushroom popcorn. The "normal" kind is called butterfly popcorn, or sometimes snowflake popcorn.Apr 14, 2015
What are the different shapes of popcorn?
Popcorn comes in two basic shapes— butterfly and mushroom. Butterfly popcorn has a very irregular shape with large bumps. It has a light crispy texture but can break easily. The mushroom-shaped popcorn is round with a rough surface.
How do they get round popcorn?
In short, hotter oil makes round popcorn, while less hot oil makes the irregular chapes.Apr 14, 2015
Which is better mushroom or butterfly popcorn?
Our recommendation is to try mushroom popcorn for any recipe that calls for a gooey, thick topping, as the popped kernels will be less likely to break apart. However, we prefer butterfly kernels for any buttery recipe, because the butter is easily distributed on the many “wings” of the kernels.Sep 7, 2014
What is mushroom popcorn good for?
Mushroom Popcorn. is perfect for confection-coated applications such as Popcornopolis Caramel Corn. Its sturdy baseball shape (without those fragile butterfly wings) withstands the processes of candy-coating, and because of its exceptional surface area, accepts other flavors (like cheddar cheese!) very well too.Nov 11, 2015
What type of popcorn pops the best?
Orville Redenbacher popcorn will pop the most kernels in all because it cost the most per kernel.
How is commercial popcorn made?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=704tA5z7XjY
Why does popcorn have a weird shape?
Each kernel contains a tiny bit of water surrounded by starch. As the kernel heats up, the water vapor expands, turns into steam and heats the surrounding starch into a gooey mess. At a high enough pressure, the starch goop bursts through the shell and then cools down quickly into the fluffy popcorn shapes.Feb 10, 2015
How do you make perfectly round popcorn?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ggW9GgdCQ0
How come some popcorn is round?
Why is some popped popcorn rounder-looking than other popcorn? ... The mushroom-shaped popcorn is round with a rough surface. This shape makes it sturdy enough to stir and as you add tasty flavorings such as powdered cheese or sugar for sweet-tasting kettle corn.