Last Update: January 19, 2023, 07:45 IST
From popcorn cookies to flavors like wasabi and kale to bacon and parmesan, popcorn never disappoints its lovers. (Representational Image: Shutterstock)
National Popcorn Day 2023: Popcorn is a common snack in our household and many of us believe that it is one of those modern-day snacks that go well with a movie or show.
National Popcorn Day 2023: In the 19th century, popcorn was sold in America under the names Nonpareil or Pearl. Later Charles D. Cretor invented a popcorn maker that popped the kernels easily, and popcorn was much cheaper. Popcorn is a common snack in our homes and many of us agree that it is one of those modern-day snacks that goes best with a movie or show.
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But did you know that popcorn has been around since 4700 BC? This snack is not only popular but also historical, and it has a special day. January 19 is celebrated as National Popcorn Day in the US.
Let us take this opportunity to tell some unheard things about popcorn. The United States and Germany have different traditional histories when it comes to popcorn. While German tradition talks more about sweetened popcorn, American history refers to its salted version.
In the 19th century, popcorn was sold in America under the names Nonpareil or Pearl. Later Charles D. Cretor invented a popcorn maker that popped the kernels easily, and popcorn was much cheaper. During World War II, candy production was reduced due to sugar rationing. After this, the consumption of popcorn in America tripled and then did not return.
The Sweet Caramel Popcorn is also very small. It was first displayed at the World’s Fair in 1893, and in a way, World War II revolutionized the role of popcorn in the lives of the general public. The introduction of caramel popcorn has just added to the mighty glory of this common but highly addictive snack. Since then, popcorn has gone through many experiments and a range of flavors have been introduced, all of which have contributed to the emergence of a high-grossing and profitable business.
Some popular popcorn flavors are butter, white cheese, caramel, garlic, cheddar cheese, and tortoiseshell. From popcorn cookies to flavors like wasabi and kale to bacon and parmesan, popcorn never disappoints its lovers.
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