Which type is right for you?

A coffee break with no preparation

You want to open the pack and enjoy something sweet with your coffee straight away. With ready-to-eat popcorn, the recipe and pack size are already set.

Warm popcorn from the microwave

You want warm popcorn without using a pan. You’ll need a suitable microwave and must follow the preparation and safety instructions on the bag.

Season your own popcorn

You want to decide whether to sweeten or salt your popcorn after popping it. Loose organic popcorn kernels leave you free to choose, but you’ll need a pan, oil and time to prepare them.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether you want to eat the popcorn straight away, prepare it in the microwave or season it yourself in a pan. Then compare the ingredients, nutritional information and instructions for your chosen preparation method.

What matters to you What to check before buying Who it matters to
Eat it straight away Whether it’s ready to eat, the ingredients and the pack size. If my coffee break is short, I want to be able to open the pack without needing an appliance or any preparation. Around 33% of consumers prioritise being able to eat it straight away.
Season it yourself The ingredients list for the popcorn kernels, as well as the oil needed and preparation method. I want to choose whether my popcorn is sweet, salty or unseasoned, and I’m happy to put in the effort at the hob. For around 42% of consumers, having this choice over the seasoning is a priority.
Prepare it warm Microwave power and cooking time, plus instructions for opening the bag. Warm popcorn matters to me, but I don’t want to use a pan. Around 25% of consumers say this combination is their main priority.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming ‘organic’ means low in sugar or fat

    Organic certification doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a product contains. Ready-made sweet popcorn also has a set recipe that you can’t change after buying it.

    As well as checking the organic certification, look at the ingredients list and nutritional information per 100 g. If you want to choose the level of sweetness yourself, loose popcorn kernels are a different product option.

  • Leaving a microwave popcorn bag unattended

    Cooking time depends on the power of your microwave. For the Heimatgut bag described by REWE, you should switch off the microwave when the gaps between pops get longer. Watch out for hot steam when opening the bag.

    Follow the instructions on the bag, stay nearby while the popcorn cooks and open it carefully, pointing it away from your face.

  • Comparing plain kernels with ready-seasoned popcorn

    The nutritional information for loose popcorn kernels refers to the product before preparation. Adding oil and seasoning later changes the nutritional make-up of the finished portion.

    Only compare nutritional information on the same basis. If you make popcorn yourself, remember to account for the ingredients you actually add.

Brands to help you choose

Heimatgut

Heimatgut offers ready-to-eat organic popcorn and organic microwave popcorn to suit different kinds of coffee break.

  • For its sweet ready-to-eat popcorn, Heimatgut lists corn, cane sugar and coconut oil as ingredients.
  • The sweetness of the ready-made product is fixed. For the microwave bag, you’ll need to follow the preparation instructions.

Davert

Davert offers loose organic popcorn kernels to prepare and season at home.

  • The ingredients list for the product described states that it contains popcorn kernels from organic farming.
  • You’ll need a pan with a lid, oil and time to prepare the popcorn yourself.

REWE Bio

REWE Bio offers Popcorn Pumpkin Spice vegan, a ready-to-eat, seasoned organic option.

  • The product name and information from REWE make it easy to distinguish this from unseasoned popcorn kernels.
  • If you want to choose the sweetness or seasoning yourself, check the ingredients list before buying.

Organic popcorn at Joybuy

Suitable products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How can I identify organic popcorn on the packaging?

Look for the organic certification and details of the organic inspection body. According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs, the EU organic logo is required on pre-packaged organic food from the EU that meets the relevant EU regulations. You should check the ingredients and nutritional information separately, too.

Which type should I choose if I want to control the sugar and salt myself?

Loose organic popcorn kernels let you sweeten or salt the popcorn after preparing it. For the Davert product described, the ingredients list states that it contains popcorn kernels from organic farming. You’ll also need oil and a pan to prepare it.

What should I bear in mind with organic microwave popcorn?

Follow the power, cooking time and safety instructions on the bag. For the Heimatgut bag described by REWE, pay particular attention to the gaps between the pops and take care when opening the hot bag.