FAQ

Is KettlePOP really the ORIGINAL Kettle Corn?

You may have noticed on many web pages that "a Missouri farmer" or a "Midwestern farmer" popped sugar corn in a large cast iron kettle over a wood fire and began selling it at various shows. That farmer is Bill Mann, father to Gary Mann who is President of The Original Kettle Korn™. In 2008, Gary Mann retired from the kettle corn business and passed on the reigns of superior quality kettle corn equipment to the next generation of kettle corn experts, KettlePOP.

Old time “sugar corn” has been around for hundreds of years. The old time sugar corn that our ancestors ate was just that "Old Time Sugar Corn," not kettle corn! Pioneers would cook corn, oil, sugar, and salt together in a cast iron kettle… leading to the name kettle corn.

 

What’s the KettlePOP three-stage quality assurance technique?

First, it scours the globe for the best ingredients and works closely with farmers to ensure that only the highest quality corn goes into each bag. Next, it hand pops each and every kernel to perfection in a patented fire-burning kettle. And finally, it tops the popcorn with preservative-free flavorings.

  

Do the KettlePOP products contain allergens?

None of our products are ever produced in a facility that process tree nuts or any other type of nut or nut byproduct.  Our grocery line is produced completely vegan and produced in a dairy free facility. 

 

What ingredients make up KettlePOP’s original flavors?

KettlePOP’s Sea Salt variety, made with just three ingredients: corn, sea salt, and soy bean oil, contains just 55 calories per cup and zero grams of sugar.

Our signature Kettle Corn is made with the same three ingredients as the Sea Salt, with the addition of the finest cane sugar. It contains just 67 calories and eight grams of sugar per cup.

 

Where is KettlePOP manufactured?

We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and invite you to come to our California Great Mall Store Kitchen to visit us in person!

 

Where is KettlePOP sold?

KettlePOP is sold nationwide in Safeway’s, local farmer’s markets and select Whole Foods. You can also purchase KettlePOP online at www.kettlepop.com

 

How much does a bag of KettlePOP cost?

MSRP $2.99 to $3.99 a bag

 

What are some key benefits KettlePOP has over other popcorns?

Popcorn actually contains antioxidants, healthy fats and minerals that all attribute to good health. What’s more is that KettlePOP Sea Salt and Kettle corn flavors, and naturally Gluten-Free! All KettlePOP flavors are made in fire-burning kettles making them a much healthier alternative to chemical-filled microwave popcorn