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Now that there has been slightly more evidence that has come out against microwave popcorn safety (albeit much less conclusive than the OVERWHELMING evidence against the safety of grilled and smoked food) I was getting interested in alternative popcorn preparation methodologies. I have done a couple large pans of popcorn on the stovetop but but am looking for a neater solution that can reduce the oil requirement.

Anyone out there who has any oil free popping machines other than the tried and true hot air popper like the Popcorn Pumper and such? I saw a popper which is a bowl you put into the microwave. It can be used with or without oil and the lid is the serving bowl. You pop a bowl full, invert the popper remove the base (now on top) and go for it.

Remember, It isn't the microwave itself that is the cause for concern but the chemicals in the packaging of "microwave popcorn."

Any user reports? Comments? Want to share low fat popcorn seasoning ideas?

I used to use Mrs. Butterworths buttery flavored flakes as a flavor enhancer on popcorn after it was popped as air popped corn is pretty bland most of the time but unfortunately it has too much salt content.

Finely ground New Mexico chili peppers has good flavor with little heat when sprinkled on pop corn. Gives a nice rich color too. Can temporarily stain your fingers.

Pat

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Edited by Pat (09/16/07 12:17 PM)

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