Kettle Heroes Popcorn will be launching this weekend at Nugget Markets and Mollie Stone's Markets throughout the greater Bay Area and Northern California. We are excited to take this leap forward in providing real kettle-cooked popcorn, bursting with real flavor,…
Kettle Heroes was recently selected by Phoenix Magazine's Editorial Board as one of 2022's Best of the Valley Veteran-Aligned Food Products. Check out their post below: 4 Corners: Best of the Valley Veteran-Aligned Food Products - PHOENIX magazine
Popcorn is thought to be an ancient snack that originated in the Americas; coastal regions. There are some indications that people in the coastal regions of Peru consumed popcorn 6,700 years ago. Corn was domesticated from a wild grass in…
If you want to make healthy popcorn, plain, air-popped popcorn is a great option. Sprinkle a pinch of salt, cocoa powder, chili flakes, or cinnamon over your popcorn to add flavor without adding sugar or fat. Another healthy preparation option…
Popcorn is made from small, hard kernels of corn. Because each grain contains water, heating them to a high enough temperature converts the moisture inside the kernels to steam, increasing the pressure inside the unbreakable kernel shell. Steam is released…
The health benefits of popcorn are impressive. Popcorn is a low-calorie, fat-free snack that belongs to the whole grain family. It contains a variety of essential nutrients, such as: Fiber Proteins Vitamins (B1, B3, and B6) Minerals (iron, zinc, potassium,…
Most people microwave popcorn at home. You can use ready-made microwave popcorn for popping kernels in the microwave. Or place the kernels in a large microwave-safe glass container with a tight-fitting lid, a brown paper lunch bag, or a popcorn…
Many people mistake popcorn for junk food, but it can be a healthy snack depending on how it is prepared. Because it is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, many people use popcorn as a healthy substitute for empty-calorie snacks.…
Almost everyone has tried popcorn at least once in their lifetime. And for many people, popcorn is one of favorite snacks – research says that US consumers devour 60 billion cups, or 17 billion liters, of popcorn each year. This…