Why does theater popcorn taste so much better than microwave popcorn?
The taste and flavor of popcorn is determined by the type of oil and seasoning salt that is used in the cooking process. Most theaters use a specially formulated cooking oil that is partially absorbed by the popcorn as it pops. This is what gives the popcorn its flavor. Most microwaveable popcorn is oil-less and comes out dry and flavor-less. Does a popcorn machine require much maintenance? The only basic maintenance required for a popcorn machine is to keep it clean. Routine cleaning only requires that the excess oil is wiped off the kettle after you finish popping (a damp cloth will do the trick). You will want to do a thorough cleaning occasionally by removing the stainless steel trays and cleaning the glass panels with Watchdog glass cleaner. NOTE: Never use a glass or plastic cleaner that contains ammonia. It will crack the plastic on the machine. Any carbon build-up on the kettle that results from the failure to remove the excess oil can be cleaned with our Heat N Kleen kettle cl
