Another Friday, another post about popcorn. I know you are probably getting sick of all the popcorn reviews, but, the thing is, I love popcorn, and it is one of my favorite snacks. I eat it near-daily.
Today's review is from a snack foods maker in the UK: Ten Acre. Ten Acre makes "Hand Cooked Crisps" (chips, to Americans) in 10 varieties and "Hand Picked Popcorn" in 7. They are all gluten-free, dairy free, MSG free, vegan, halal, kosher, etc.
The names of the popcorn are as unique as the flavors themselves, as they include the name of a fictional popcorn-related character, like, "Cousin Maisie’s Fennel and Lemon Popcorn". Who is Cousin Maisie? And, hmm, fennel and lemon on popcorn? The full savory range includes a Wasabi flavor ("Ambrose Popperley"), Lime and Sea Salt ("Captain Theodore"), and Sour Cream and Chive ("Cornelius Popperley"). Sweeter options are Cappuccino ("Lucia Popperley") and Strawberry & Cream ("Cousin Penelope"), with a Sweet and Salty variety straddling the divide.
I only had the chance to try one variety while I was in London, but it wasn't noteworthy.
"A perfect blend of sweet and salty. Tantalisingly tasty for those who like the best of both worlds in a packet of popcorn."
I opted for the kettle corn, nee, "Aunty Winifred’s Sweet and Salty Popcorn". This variety has won an award, the "Great Taste Awards" (presumably a UK thing?)
It didn't really win any awards with me. It was very plain, just a hint of sweet and salty. Some pieces seemed entirely plain, but there were a few gems with a decent sugar coating. Overall, a healthy snack I guess, but not a very satisfying one.
I froze it to see if that would improve it. It did, resulting in crispier kernels at least, but still pretty boring.
Today's review is from a snack foods maker in the UK: Ten Acre. Ten Acre makes "Hand Cooked Crisps" (chips, to Americans) in 10 varieties and "Hand Picked Popcorn" in 7. They are all gluten-free, dairy free, MSG free, vegan, halal, kosher, etc.
The names of the popcorn are as unique as the flavors themselves, as they include the name of a fictional popcorn-related character, like, "Cousin Maisie’s Fennel and Lemon Popcorn". Who is Cousin Maisie? And, hmm, fennel and lemon on popcorn? The full savory range includes a Wasabi flavor ("Ambrose Popperley"), Lime and Sea Salt ("Captain Theodore"), and Sour Cream and Chive ("Cornelius Popperley"). Sweeter options are Cappuccino ("Lucia Popperley") and Strawberry & Cream ("Cousin Penelope"), with a Sweet and Salty variety straddling the divide.
I only had the chance to try one variety while I was in London, but it wasn't noteworthy.
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| Aunty Winifred’s Sweet and Salty Popcorn. |
I opted for the kettle corn, nee, "Aunty Winifred’s Sweet and Salty Popcorn". This variety has won an award, the "Great Taste Awards" (presumably a UK thing?)
It didn't really win any awards with me. It was very plain, just a hint of sweet and salty. Some pieces seemed entirely plain, but there were a few gems with a decent sugar coating. Overall, a healthy snack I guess, but not a very satisfying one.
I froze it to see if that would improve it. It did, resulting in crispier kernels at least, but still pretty boring.
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