Most Popular Popcorn Flavours in the World

January 19 marks National Popcorn Day and celebrates the globally famous snack popcorn. People from the Aztec tribes used popped kernels in their hair dress during ceremonies for Tlaloc—their god of maize and fertility. When the Spanish colonizers came across popcorn, they were surprised that the prospect of corn bursting into a little white flower.

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In 19^th century America, popcorn was a popular treat among the people. However, it was not until 1885, when Charles Cretors—a candy-store owner in Chicago—invented the popcorn machine. By the 1900s, Cretors had a horse-drawn popcorn machine wheeled in the streets of Chicago.

Although this invention made the snack very popular, it was not until Louise Ruckheim created Cracker Jack that popcorn became a national snack. Cracker Jack contains peanuts, molasses, and popcorn. In 1908, the national anthem for baseball was released, which made Cracker Jack a must-have snack at baseball games in America. Despite its popularity with Americans, popcorn had not become a staple snack to take to the movies, yet this was about to change. In 1938, Glen W. Dickson installed popcorn machines in his movie theatres and soon other theatre owners followed, which made popcorn an important part of the theatre-going experience. Popcorn was still not a choice for an everyday snack, however, that changed in 1981, when the General Mills patent for microwave popcorn bags was accepted, which made popcorn the easy and quick snack that everyone loves.

In the 1970s, Popcorn Day was celebrated in September or October. However, in 1988, January 31 was designated as Popcorn Day, which was the same day as the Superbowl that year. From then onwards, Popcorn Day was always moved to be alongside the Superbowl until 2003, when it was declared to be on January 19th in a newspaper in Texas. For this reason, we celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19th, and to really revel in this day, here are the most popular popcorn flavors from around the world:

• The United States of America

The most popular flavor of popcorn among Americans is the classic butter-flavored popcorn. Although this flavor is a staple for movie theatres, it was actually created even before the movie theatre era. In the mid-19th century, before Cretors invented the popcorn machine, popcorn was made by filling corn kernels in kettles filled with fat, lard, or butter.

• Brazil

Popcorn or pipoca is usually made with corn kernels, caramel, and nuts.

• Japan

Here, the popular popcorn flavors are curry, corn potage, and milk tea.

• India

Some of the most consumed flavors include Thai Red, Garam Masala, and Miso Soup.

• Nigeria

Nigerians love the fruit chutney popcorn flavor.

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