Popcorn 101

You might have come across a group of monkeys running around trying to grab food from people at the park. While it’s tempting to offer monkeys your lunch or snack while observing them, you still want to be careful about what you feed them. Popcorn is a common snack people sometimes feed to monkeys while…

Popcorn is one of the most popular snacks in the United States. According to Statistica, up to 29.67 million Americans consumed six or more bags alone in the United States. Although butter is king, it’s not a healthy topping, so you might consider other options to spray on your yummy snack.  You can spray your…

Pigs will eat almost anything, but there are some things you should never give them, like chocolate. But what about popcorn? Can they eat it? Pigs can eat popcorn as long as you’re careful with the toppings. Just make sure to avoid too much salt or cheesy ingredients, and keep an eye on how much…

Hedgehogs are cute, sweet, and low-maintenance animals despite their sharp quills. Generally, hedgehogs like to eat and are not picky eaters. But what about popcorn—can you give popcorn to hedgehogs? Hedgehogs can eat popcorn. Popcorn is an okay snack to give hedgehogs occasionally, but it shouldn’t be their primary food source. However, the popcorn should…

Feeding mice can be a challenge if you’re unsure what’s good or bad for them. It’s easy for mice to be nutritionally deficient, so ensuring you feed them good quality food is essential. What about popcorn—can mice eat it? Mice can eat popcorn, as long as it’s plain, meaning unsalted and unbuttered. Popcorn is a…

Popcorn is a universally loved snack, not just with people but also with many animals! What about alpacas and llamas—can they eat popcorn? Alpacas and llamas can eat small amounts of plain, unflavored popcorn without many concerns. Sugars and other kinds of flavor coatings and powders you can add to popcorn can be dangerous to…

Popcorn is a mouth-watering and healthy snack that people of all ages love. It’s fascinating to see and hear the small corn kernels pop in the cooking pot, jumping in the air, and changing into a white, edible mass. Although popcorn has been around for centuries, many people don’t know what kind of corn makes…

Is kettle corn popcorn better than butter popcorn? Well, when it comes to taste, that’s always a matter of personal opinion. Kettle popcorn and butter popcorn are two distinctly different flavors — kettle popcorn is a sweet and salty treat, while salted butter popcorn is a savory snack.  Kettle corn has more sugar than butter…