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When it comes to making your own popcorn at home there are several different types of machines you can choose from. One particular type of machine to consider is the kettle popcorn maker. This like all popcorn machines allows you to make a snack that is healthy due to it being high in fiber and contains far fewer calories than either crisps or chocolate do.
But there are a few more reasons for why you should be considering investing in a kettle popcorn maker. Along with looking at what these reasons are we will take a brief look at some of these machines available.
Why Kettle Popcorn Makers?
Reason 1 – Yes making popcorn in this machine takes a little longer than it would if you were to microwave it. However, it is far healthier for you as these machines instead of using oil to cause the corn to pop rely solely on hot air. Also when it comes to microwave popcorn you don’t have the opportunity to decide how much additive like salt you add to the popcorn but with these machines you can. So not only can you produce popcorn that is healthy to eat but also that will suit your own taste.
Reason 2 – When you use a kettle popcorn maker you can make as much of this as you want. But you will of course have to buy a machine that meets your particular purposes. For example if you intend to provide the popcorn commercially then of course you need to make sure that the capacity of the maker is quite large. However, if it is purely for home use then select a machine that fits in with your budget.
Reason 3 – Although the initially investment in these machines is high over the long term you could end up saving yourself quite a considerable sum of money. No more having to spend money on 3 bags of popcorn all you need is a pack of the corn that needs to be popped. Plus with such machines they come with at least one year’s guarantee so you won’t have to worry about repairing or replacing it during this time should something go wrong.
Above we have looked at the reasons for buying a kettle popcorn maker, now let’s look at some models that are available to purchase for your home.
Our Recommendations
1. West Bend 82386 Black Kettle Krazy Popcorn Popper – This machine allows you to not only pop as much as 6 quarts of popcorn but also to roast 3 cups of glazed nuts in just a few minutes. It comes with 3 settings allowing you to control the temperature and also as the popcorn pops or nuts are glazed it automatically stirs them for you.
2. Nostaglia KPM-508 Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker – Think of those machines you see at a fair or carnival and this is what these machine looks exactly like. Again this one has a built in system to stir the corn as it is popped and has the ability to make as much as 1 gallon of popcorn for you at any one time.