For your coffee break, choose a type of popcorn whose current ingredient and allergen information matches the ingredients you want to avoid. Ready-to-eat popcorn saves preparation time, while making your own popcorn lets you control the amount of oil, sugar and salt. However, you’ll need time and a suitable way to prepare it.
If you avoid a particular allergen or ingredient because of an intolerance, check the label on the exact variety you’re buying. The general impression that popcorn is “free from” certain ingredients isn’t a substitute for checking the details.
If you want to avoid animal-derived ingredients, read the full ingredients list for your chosen variety. For example, EDEKA lists a cream and caramel popcorn that contains butterfat and cream powder.
If you fancy something sweet with your coffee, compare the nutrition information per 100 g with the portion you plan to eat. When making your own popcorn, you can decide whether to add sugar and how much.
First, decide which ingredients you want to avoid. Then compare the preparation method and, for sweet varieties, the sugar content.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and intolerances | Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any precautionary allergen statements on the current pack against the specific ingredient you need to avoid. | If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, a general “Free from” claim isn’t enough. For around 42% of consumers, this specific check comes first. |
| Vegan ingredients | Check the full ingredients list for animal-derived ingredients; the flavour name alone isn’t enough. | For a vegan coffee break, I don’t want to miss any animal-derived ingredients, even in flavoured popcorn. Around 33% of consumers consider this their top priority. |
| Sugar | Compare the sugar content per 100 g with the portion you plan to eat. If you’re making your own, decide how much sugar to add. | I want something sweet with my coffee, but I also want to choose how much sugar I have. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Other ingredients vary between varieties. For its cream and caramel popcorn, EDEKA lists ingredients including butterfat, cream powder and lactose.
Identify the ingredient you want to avoid, then check the information on the specific pack.
EDEKA warns that online product information may differ from the information on the packaging.
Use online information to narrow down your options, then check the ingredients and allergen information on the product you’ve bought before eating it.
Chio Sweet Popcorn, listed by REWE, contains 52 g of sugar per 100 g. So if you want to compare sugar content, you’ll need the nutrition information as well as the portion size.
Compare the information per 100 g and consider how much popcorn you actually plan to eat.
A brand name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in the variety you’ve chosen. Availability can also vary by store.
Check the full variety name and the information on the pack, and check availability at your preferred store if needed.
If you want a no-prep option for your coffee break, the Sweet & Salty variety listed by REWE is ready to eat.
The sweet popcorn variety listed by REWE is an option if you’re after a sweeter taste with your coffee.
EDEKA lists both bagged popcorn and microwave popcorn under this own-brand range; the preparation method depends on the variety you choose.
This selection includes popping corn to prepare yourself and sweet microwave popcorn. As well as choosing the preparation method you prefer, check the information on each product’s packaging.
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For making your own popcorn when you want to control how much oil, salt or sugar you add. You’ll need a saucepan and oil for the preparation described. If you need to avoid a specific ingredient, check the current labelling on the pack.
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For a sweet coffee break when you have access to a microwave. Follow the preparation instructions and check the pack for the sugar content, as well as any ingredients and allergens relevant to you.
No. Suitability depends on the specific variety and the ingredients you need to avoid. The German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains that certain ingredients which cause allergies or intolerances must be declared on packaged foods. Check the current labelling on the pack you’ve chosen.
No. An online list shouldn’t be your only source of information. EDEKA warns that online product information may differ from the packaging. Check the pack you’ve bought and contact the manufacturer if you have any remaining questions about that specific variety.
When you make popcorn from popping corn, you choose and control the amount of ingredients you add. You’ll need a suitable way to prepare it, and you should also check the ingredients you use.
No. To choose a vegan option, you’ll also need to avoid other animal-derived ingredients. Read the full ingredients list for the specific variety; a vegan label, if present, can also help you choose.