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Which option suits you?

For anyone taking a quick desk break

If there's no time to cook or tidy up during your break, ready-to-eat organic popcorn is one option. REWE also stocks organic microwave popcorn, so check the preparation instructions on the specific pack.

For anyone who wants to pop their own

With organic popcorn kernels, you can choose the oil and seasoning yourself. Davert offers popcorn kernels for this, but make sure you have enough time and the right kitchen equipment.

For anyone keen to check organic status and origin

If clear organic labelling matters to you, check the logo, control body code and origin information together. The European Commission explains these details for pre-packed organic food from the EU bearing the relevant label.

What to look for when shopping

First, decide whether you want to eat the popcorn straight away or prepare it yourself. Then compare the labelling and ingredients of the options that might suit your break.

What to consider	What to check	Who it's important for
Organic labelling and origin	For pre-packed organic products from the EU, check the EU organic logo, control body code and origin information together.	If I specifically want to buy organic popcorn, I want the labelling on the pack to be clear. For around 31% of consumers, this proof would be the main reason to buy.
Preparation time	Choose between ready-to-eat popcorn, microwave popcorn and popcorn kernels; if you choose kernels, check the preparation instructions.	During a short work break, I want to be able to enjoy my snack without cooking. Around 31% of consumers would prioritise being able to eat it straight away over other factors.
Ingredients and seasoning	Read the ingredients list and any may-contain warnings; if you choose popcorn kernels, also consider which ingredients you'll add yourself.	If I pop my own, I want to choose the oil, salt or sweetener, and check any may-contain warnings if needed. For around 23% of consumers, this choice of ingredients would come first.
Flavour and its place at lunchtime	Compare sweet and savoury recipes using the nutritional information per 100 g and the pack size.	I want to choose sweet or savoury to suit my lunch break, without treating a snack as a whole meal. Around 15% of consumers would prioritise this choice.

Common shopping mistakes

Assuming organic means a particular sugar or salt content

Organic certification doesn't tell you about a product's nutritional profile. Heimatgut states that its sweet organic popcorn contains 28 g of sugar per 100 g, while its savoury version contains 1,5 g of salt per 100 g.

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and also check the weight of each bag.
Planning to have a bag of popcorn as your whole lunch

The DGE quality standard typically describes lunch as a main course with a starchy side, vegetables and a drink. A popcorn snack won't automatically provide all of these.

Plan to have popcorn as a snack or an addition, and decide separately what else you'll have for lunch.
Checking only the ingredients list on popcorn kernels

Even if the ingredients list contains only popcorn kernels, may-contain warnings can still be relevant. Davert states that its organic popcorn kernels may contain traces of cashew, almonds, other nuts and sesame.

If you have allergies, check the allergen labelling and may-contain warnings on the specific pack.
Assuming an online listing is available where you shop

REWE stocks a range of organic popcorn formats. Check which products are available for your delivery or collection location.

Choose your location before shopping, then check the product type and pack size.

Brands and ranges to consider

Heimatgut

The brand offers ready-to-eat organic popcorn in sweet and savoury varieties for breaks when you don't have time to prepare anything.

According to Heimatgut, the sweet variety contains corn, cane sugar and coconut oil; the savoury variety contains corn, coconut oil and sea salt.
The recipes differ: Heimatgut states that the sweet variety contains 28 g of sugar per 100 g, while the savoury variety contains 1,5 g of salt per 100 g.

Davert

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

Davert lists organic popcorn kernels as the ingredient; you choose the seasoning when you prepare them.
Preparation takes time. Davert also warns that the product may contain traces of cashew, almonds, other nuts and sesame.

Ährenbrüder

The sweet organic popcorn listed by REWE includes a stated origin in German agriculture.

REWE lists this variety as organic and regional, with the codes DE-ÖKO-013 and Germany agriculture.
According to REWE, the sweet recipe contains organic corn, organic cane sugar and organic sunflower oil; it contains 34 g of sugar per 100 g.

REWE Bio

REWE Bio is represented here by a listed ready-to-eat popcorn variety in Pumpkin Spice flavour.

REWE's organic popcorn category also includes other brands and formats, such as popcorn kernels and microwave popcorn.
Check the specific product and its details for your shopping location rather than assuming that the information for different products is the same.

Organic popcorn kernels at Joybuy

This selection is for popcorn kernels to pop at home. They're a good fit for a home-working break if you have time to prepare them and want to choose the seasoning yourself.

Alnatura organic popcorn kernels, 500 g

For breaks when you'd like to prepare and season your own popcorn. The pack contains 500 g of popcorn kernels; before buying, check the preparation instructions and organic labelling, and if you have allergies, read the information on the specific pack.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if popcorn is organic and from the EU?

For pre-packed organic popcorn from the EU, the EU organic logo, control body code and origin of the agricultural ingredients should be considered together. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on products that have been appropriately certified.

Should I check the ingredients and allergens in organic popcorn too?

Yes. Organic labelling doesn't replace the ingredients list or allergen information. The European Union requires both to be provided on pre-packed foods; if you have allergies, always check the specific pack.

Can popcorn replace lunch when I'm working from home?

Popcorn isn't automatically a complete replacement for lunch. The DGE quality standard typically describes lunch as a main course with a starchy side, vegetables and a drink, so think of popcorn in terms of its actual role as a snack or an addition.

How should I store an opened bag of popcorn?

Seal it well and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Heimatgut recommends storing its popcorn in a cool, dry place and keeping as much air as possible out of an opened bag, as moisture affects its crunch.