Which product type is right for you?

For an instant snack on the go

If you can’t use a kitchen or microwave during your lunch break, ready-popped organic popcorn is an option. REWE stocks varieties like this, including a 60 g bag of savoury popcorn from Heimatgut.

For savoury snack fans comparing sugar levels

You’re after a savoury flavour but still want to check the sugar and salt content. Heimatgut says its savoury popcorn contains 0.9 g of sugar and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g; REWE lists 28 g of sugar per 100 g for its sweet organic Pumpkin Spice variety.

For making your own, with access to a kitchen

If you prepare your snack before taking it with you, you can season organic popcorn kernels yourself. Microwave popcorn, on the other hand, requires a microwave where you plan to eat, and you’ll need to follow the heating and bag-opening instructions.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide whether your popcorn needs to be ready to eat on the go. Then compare the flavour, nutritional information and preparation time you’re happy with.

What you’re looking for What to check Who it matters to
Ready to eat straight away Choose ready-popped popcorn and check that the pack size suits the amount you want to snack on. I want to be able to open the pack and eat straight away during my lunch break, without needing any equipment. This would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Savoury flavour Compare the sugar and salt per 100 g, along with the ingredients in the specific variety. If I’m looking for something savoury with less sugar than a sweet variety, both sugar and salt matter to me. Around 25% of consumers would put this comparison first.
Season it yourself For popcorn kernels, consider whether you’ll need a pan, oil and time to prepare them; check allergen information too. If I’m preparing my snack before taking it with me, I want to choose the oil and seasoning myself. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise this control over the recipe.
Sweet snack For ready-made sweet varieties, check the sugar per 100 g, serving size and organic labelling on the pack. For a sweet snack on the go, I want a ready-to-eat variety with a portion size that suits me. Around 17% of consumers would choose a sweet treat as their main priority.

Avoid common buying mistakes

  • Assuming organic means low in sugar

    Organic labelling doesn’t tell you how much sugar or salt a variety contains. REWE lists 28 g of sugar per 100 g for its organic Pumpkin Spice popcorn; Heimatgut says its savoury 60 g variety contains 0.9 g of sugar and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the serving size of the variety you actually plan to take with you.

  • Thinking microwave popcorn is ready to eat

    A microwave bag needs to be heated before you can eat the popcorn. For Heimatgut’s savoury microwave popcorn, REWE advises keeping an eye on the microwave during preparation; hot steam and fat may escape when you open the bag.

    Choose this product type only if you can use a microwave and follow the preparation instructions on the pack. If you don’t have access to one, ready-popped popcorn is the option you can eat straight away.

  • Confusing popcorn kernels with ready-popped popcorn

    Davert’s instructions for its organic popcorn kernels describe cooking them in a pan with oil. The product checked may contain traces of cashew nuts, almonds, tree nuts and sesame.

    Allow time to pop the kernels before lunch, and check the labelling on the specific pack if you have any relevant allergies.

  • Relying on the word ‘natural’ alone

    For pre-packed organic food produced and sold in the EU, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity says that the EU organic logo is required. The European Commission also lists the code of the control body and the origin of the agricultural raw materials as details that appear alongside the logo.

    Check this labelling on the specific popcorn pack rather than assuming it is certified organic based on a marketing claim.

Brands to help you choose

Heimatgut

Heimatgut offers ready-to-eat organic popcorn and organic microwave popcorn. Which type suits your lunch depends on whether you can prepare it before eating.

  • The savoury 60 g variety is ready-popped. Heimatgut says it contains 0.9 g of sugar and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The microwave variety requires a microwave. According to REWE’s product information, you need to keep an eye on it while it cooks and open the hot bag carefully.

Davert

Davert features here with organic popcorn kernels: an option if you want to prepare and season your popcorn yourself before taking it with you.

  • Davert lists popcorn kernels as the sole ingredient in its 500 g product and describes cooking them in a pan with oil.
  • The kernels aren’t ready to eat. Davert says the product checked may contain traces of cashew nuts, almonds, tree nuts and sesame.

REWE Bio

REWE Bio features here with ready-popped organic popcorn in the sweet Pumpkin Spice variety.

  • The Pumpkin Spice variety checked is a ready-to-eat 90 g snack.
  • REWE lists 28 g of sugar per 100 g for this variety. If you’re looking for something savoury, check out a different variety.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify pre-packed organic popcorn?

Look for the EU organic logo, the code of the organic control body and information about the origin of the agricultural raw materials. For pre-packed organic food produced and sold in the EU, the logo is required according to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity; the European Commission describes the other two details that appear alongside it.

Which organic popcorn can I eat on the go without preparing it first?

You can eat ready-popped organic popcorn without a pan or microwave. Microwave popcorn needs to be heated first, while Davert’s instructions for organic popcorn kernels describe cooking them in a pan with oil.

Is organic popcorn automatically low in sugar, vegan or gluten-free?

No, you can’t tell from the organic label alone. Sugar levels also vary between specific varieties: Heimatgut says its savoury popcorn contains 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, while REWE lists 28 g per 100 g for its organic Pumpkin Spice popcorn. Always check the specific pack for nutritional information and dietary requirements.

What should I know about microwave popcorn at work?

You’ll need access to a microwave and must follow the preparation instructions on the specific pack. For Heimatgut’s savoury microwave popcorn, REWE advises keeping an eye on the microwave while it cooks and opening the bag carefully, as hot steam and fat may escape.