What is Mushroom?
The primary difference between mushroom popcorn and butterfly popcorn is the shape of the popped kernel. A mushroom kernel is round in shape like a baseball. Mushroom is best suited for adding coating such as caramel, cheese, or even chocolate. The reason is that this kernel has more surface area for the flavorings to attach. Kernel sizes are often large which results in a large flake size (the popped kernel). Therefore by pure physics, mushroom expands lower than butterfly. The round balls fit tightly together and therefore create less volume in the bag. However, this is an advantage for processors because it adds weight or density to the retail product. Popcorn is the LEAST expensive element in a flavored retail product. So, mushroom is better for flavored products.
The primary difference between mushroom popcorn and butterfly popcorn is the shape of the popped kernel. A mushroom kernel is round in shape like a baseball. Mushroom is best suited for adding coatings such as caramel, cheese, or even chocolate. The reason is that this kernel has more surface area for the flavorings to attach. Kernel sizes are often large which results in a large flake size (the popped kernel). Therefore by pure physics, mushroom popcorn expands lower than butterfly popcorn. The round balls fit tightly together and therefore create less volume in the bag. However, this is an advantage for processors because it adds weight or density to the retail product. Popcorn is the LEAST expensive element in a flavored retail product. So, mushroom is better for flavored products.
