Amish Country Popcorn | 25 lb Bag | Mushroom Popcorn Kernels | Old Fashioned, Non-GMO and Gluten Free (Mushroom - 25 lb Bag)

▓▒░ BIG BALLS OF JOY: THE POPCORN EVOLUTION YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED ░▒▓I used to live in blissful ignorance, believing all popcorn was created equal. Then I discovered mushroom popcorn - not fungi-flavored, but named for the perfectly spherical shape it pops into. While regular popcorn fractures into jagged snowflakes that disintegrate at first bite, these sturdy kernels transform into satisfying orbs that actually require teeth to eat rather than just dissolving on contact with your tongue.After stumbling onto this popcorn revelation alongside the utterly ridiculous-yet-amazing Chinese popcorn cannon (yes, that's a real thing - a tabletop pressure cooker that makes popcorn EXPLODE into a collection bag with all the drama of a tiny culinary fireworks display), we've been plowing through about half a pound weekly. The pleasure is so consistent we've upgraded to bulk purchasing and vacuum sealing portions like doomsday preppers planning for the popcornpocalypse.► THE KERNEL CHRONICLESWhat separates these bad boys from regular kernels is simple physics. Regular popcorn creates those classic butterfly shapes - delicate, inconsistent, and prone to turning into tongue-adhering shrapnel. Mushroom varieties, meanwhile, pop into remarkably consistent spheres that transform the entire eating experience.The texture revolution happens because:• Larger kernels produce substantial popped pieces with actual heft• Spherical shape creates satisfying resistance when bitten• The structure remains crisp but with more of that consolidated, almost foam-like interior• You get more actual popcorn "meat" in each bite rather than just airy flakesThe distinction is dramatic - it's like upgrading from rice cakes to actual bread. Something about the density makes it feel like legitimate food rather than just styrofoam packing material that happens to be edible.✓ PROS• Perfect spherical shape when properly popped - ideal for heavy coatings like caramel or marshmallow• Substantial texture provides a genuinely different popcorn experience• Works beautifully with Flavorcol and butter-flavored popcorn oil• Nearly all kernels pop when using pressure methods• Princeton Popcorn Company option is significantly more expensive with no quality improvement✗ CONS• More expensive than standard popcorn varieties• Butterfly popcorn technically holds seasonings better due to more surface area and creases• Requires proper cooking method to achieve ideal mushroom shape• Standard popping methods produce less perfect spheres► THE EXPLOSIVE SIDEKICK: POPCORN CANNONWhile mushroom popcorn works with standard poppers, the real magic happens with a Chinese popcorn cannon - an absurd contraption that's equal parts cooking implement and conversation piece. You burn fuel under a metal chamber, build up pressure, then release the lid. BOOM! Popcorn explosion! The cannon forces kernels into perfect spheres while the mushroom variety provides the ideal structural foundation.The process takes about 7-10 minutes total, which feels longer than microwave popcorn but is absolutely worth the wait. Since it requires manual rotation (like a rotisserie chicken), it actually gives you something to do while you wait instead of just staring at a microwave timer. My secret recipe: 4oz (volumetric) popcorn with 45ml popcorn oil and 3/4 teaspoon Flavorcol - the perfect ratio for maximum sphere formation.Regular poppers work fine, but the difference is noticeable. It's truly a two-factor situation - these special kernels enhance the cannon's results, and the cannon maximizes the kernels' potential. Plus, the entertainment value cannot be overstated. Nothing says "I take my snacking seriously" like a controlled explosion in your kitchen.► FIELD NOTES FROM A POPCORN ENTHUSIASTWe were surprised to discover popcorn has about 5g of protein per 150 calories - not protein-packed by any means, but more substantial than you'd expect from such a light snack. It's become our regular post-dinner munchie - guilt-free when prepared with heart-healthy oils instead of artery-assassin options like coconut oil.For added flavor, we use Flavorcol (flavored salt) and butter-flavored popcorn oil. The combination with these spherical wonders creates something that makes movie theater popcorn seem like a sad, stale imposter.When using the cannon, we pop most all the kernels, leaving only a few unpopped orphans behind - a markedly better yield than with standard air poppers or microwave options.☞ PERFECT FOR:• Popcorn enthusiasts seeking a texture upgrade from the standard butterfly varieties• Anyone making caramel corn or popcorn balls (the spheres hold heavy coatings beautifully)• Families looking for both snack and entertainment (the cannon process is half culinary, half fireworks display)• Snackers who want something with actual substance rather than air with occasional corn particles☜ NOT IDEAL FOR:• Budget shoppers (premium price over standard varieties)• People without proper popping equipment to maximize spherical formation• Those seeking maximum surface area for seasoning distribution• Individuals who enjoy finding popcorn bits in their teeth three days later► THE VERDICTMushroom popcorn is what regular popcorn wishes it could be when it grows up - substantive, satisfying, and architecturally superior. The sturdy spheres transform the entire snacking experience from a fleeting, tongue-dissolving moment to something you can actually sink your teeth into. While the premium price means it's not for everyone, anyone who takes their popcorn experience seriously should give these kernels a shot. And if you're feeling adventurous, pair them with a popcorn cannon for the full explosive experience. It's the difference between economy and business class in the snack world - not essential, but once you've tried it, economy feels like a significant downgrade.

Edit 3/18/25Below is my original review. I don’t know what happened or changed, but now I am very disappointed. I bought a single bag of this mushroom popcorn kernels and I was blown away; so satisfied that I wrote this glowing review. Then I ordered again, but this time I ordered two bags. What I received was completely different popcorn. While the first purchase was 100% big, delicious mushroom popcorn; this order is just regular plain old popcorn; something I could have bought at the grocery store for $3.99. Not mushroom at all. VERY Disappointed.OMG, This is the BEST. I was looking for a true mushroom popcorn and after trying a few different brands; I finally found it. The others were OK, but they were only like 50% mushroom, every single kernel of this brand is mushroom. They’re Huge, with very few unpopped kernels and so crisp and fresh. Pair this with a good quality popping oil, and wait till the oil is Very hot before adding the kernels.Highly recommend.

Love this popcorn. When comparing it to the other mushroom popcorn brand I had been buying, this popcorn is superior. It’s very tender and light. Most all of the kernels pop. And best of all it’s a great price for a lot of popcorn

Large pieces of popcorn, popped great! Tastes good but there was a lot of kernel pieces through out.

First of all people are wound too tight when it comes to popcorn. Most mushroom popcorn is mixed with traditional yellow butterfly popcorn. The question is what is the ratio? I think the ratio is pleasingly high with this brand but I wish the seller would advertise the ratio or brag that they are 100% mushroom if the the case. Still the angry reviewer claiming this brand is 90% Mushroom popcorn pretty much put Amish Country at the top of the industry with that ratio.Also there is more than one way to pop popcorn and the reviewer with the strict instructions needs to take a proverbial chill pill. His instructions aren't consistent with my Whirly Popper with his "TWO kernel, got that TWO kernels" to test the oil. His instructions to crank the heat all the way doesn't take into consideration some people have ranges with 20K BTU output. You don't want to melt the aluminum pan or burn your oil. Mushroom popcorn does need a higher oil temperature than most varieties- 400 degrees. If you don't get to 400 degrees you will not get the dome shape but will instead get a butterfly shape. So you do need an oil with a high smoke point but it is absurd to restrict yourself to avocado oil when so many other oils that you might actually have in your pantry will work just fine peanut, safflower, coconut, soy sunflower etc.I do agree with him that many people complaining and showing such sad bowls of popcorn had poor technique. Once I tried to pop popcorn using the instructions from Bon Appetit by Carla Lalli Music (great name) which including the dubious idea to use an enameled Dutch oven and I ended up with a pathetic bowl of half popped kernels that looked a lot like the photo from the guy with the one star review. I wonder if he read Music's piece and gave it a go with his mushroom popcorn. My enameled French dutch oven pan is good for many thing but making popcorn is not one of them.Anyway, I think this is excellent popcorn and I find I get very few un -popped kernels with it. I think the ratio of mushroom to traditional yellow popcorn is pleasingly high. I got mostly domes and the few odd ones were just as tender and delicious. Also the price point of this product compared to most of the others is very good.As I went through the many other mushroom popcorn products on Amazon on each of the review sections there would be at least one reviewer claiming that the product wasn't mushroom popcorn. I would recommend taking those reviews with a very small grain of popcorn salt- the kind so small you can't even see them, because that is all they are worth. I have tried 3 different mushroom products sold on Amazon and all 3 were very delicious and everything you would want in a bowl of mushroom popcorn including this one, and this one was the most competitively priced. So I am sticking with this brand. :))