This is supposed to be healthy, but I read that Coconut oil is used in Movie Theater popcorn. Isnt Movie popcorn very high in fat and calories?? Anyone know?? Thanks
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coconut oil is one of the healthiest fats it the world. no it will not make you fat, because you're only adding 2 to 3 tablespoons per batch,
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I know that coconut oil is a "good" oil compared to others. I didn't know movie theatres currently use it to pop corn as I thought, as you did, that movie theatre popcorn is a real killer. I just heard something on the radio about the dangers of movie popcorn, in fact. But the info was on a medium sized container of buttered popcorn. I wonder if the worst problems associated with theatre popcorn are related to what they put on it after it is popped....specifically the "butter" (is it really just butter?). I use coconut oil for cooking and for "pulling" each morning, so using it for popcorn will be great for me. I know that coconut oil is a "good" oil compared to others. I didn't know movie theatres currently use it to pop corn as I thought, as you did, that movie theatre popcorn is a real killer. I just heard something on the radio about the dangers of movie popcorn, in fact. But the info was on a medium sized container of buttered popcorn. I wonder if the worst problems associated with theatre popcorn are related to what they put on it after it is popped....specifically the "butter" (is it really just butter?). I use coconut oil for cooking and for "pulling" each... » Read More I know that coconut oil is a "good" oil compared to others. I didn't know movie theatres currently use it to pop corn as I thought, as you did, that movie theatre popcorn is a real killer. I just heard something on the radio about the dangers of movie popcorn, in fact. But the info was on a medium sized container of buttered popcorn. I wonder if the worst problems associated with theatre popcorn are related to what they put on it after it is popped....specifically the "butter" (is it really just butter?). I use coconut oil for cooking and for "pulling" each morning, so using it for popcorn will be great for me. « Show Less
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You won't find any oil healthier than coconut oil. It is a medium chain fat. It is available immediately. It replaces the long chain fats your body stores, and will reduce body fats. The calorie count is lower and it burns faster because it doesn't require the processing of junk oils (soy, canola, corn, et al) . Use it for everything, you will lose weight, feel better and be healthier.
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Movie theater popcorn is fine if you don't have them add the butter/fake butter. The oil used for popping it isn't too bad. It only takes about 2 tablespoons of oil to pop a huge amount of popcorn, you might easily add 3 or 4 times that much butter adding it afterwards from the dispenser machine.
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Actually, coconut oil doesn't really have a buttery flavor. Popping your popcorn in Flavocol seasoned salt is what gives it the buttery flavor. The coconut oil is healthy and gives the popped kernels a nice buttery color, however.
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This coconut oil is as tasty and nutritious as any product I have ever used. I have used coconut oil for decades. I have paid the highest price for "the best" product. Meantime I have learned that the coconut is a super-food and is virtually indestructible as far as nutritional qualities, and I have proved this for my own purposes. Do not contaminate the oil by introducing something on a utensil that is not clean. I mixed butter and coconut oil [for my own convenience] only to find that it molded in the refrigerator. So, it is extremely important to keep the oil clean from any contamination. It will serve you well. Good health to you! This coconut oil is as tasty and nutritious as any product I have ever used. I have used coconut oil for decades. I have paid the highest price for "the best" product. Meantime I have learned that the coconut is a super-food and is virtually indestructible as far as nutritional qualities, and I have proved this for my own purposes. Do not contaminate the oil by introducing something on a utensil that is not clean. I mixed butter and coconut oil [for my own convenience] only to find that it molded in the refrigerator. So, it is extremely important to keep the oil clean from any... » Read More This coconut oil is as tasty and nutritious as any product I have ever used. I have used coconut oil for decades. I have paid the highest price for "the best" product. Meantime I have learned that the coconut is a super-food and is virtually indestructible as far as nutritional qualities, and I have proved this for my own purposes. Do not contaminate the oil by introducing something on a utensil that is not clean. I mixed butter and coconut oil [for my own convenience] only to find that it molded in the refrigerator. So, it is extremely important to keep the oil clean from any contamination. It will serve you well. Good health to you! « Show Less
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The organic, unrefined, coconut oil is fine for cooking, but if you are going to use it for scrambled eggs and other things you cook in a frying pan, it is important not to let it get overly hot. It should not get to the point it is smoking. It has a very low melting temperature, so it does not take much to get it ready to add the food you want to cook. I use it all the time for cooking eggs.
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You may use either. The prepackaged is convenient and similar in taste to what you might get at the theater. I personally, however, prefer the organic popcorn from Whole Foods, which pops well and tastes good, in my opinion. I also use pure, unrefined, cold pressed organic coconut oil from Carrington Farms and available at Costco. Lastly, I like to season the popped corn with white cheddar popcorn seasoning, which is also available at Whole Foods. If you are not near a Whole Foods, you may always pick up corn and similar seasoning at Target or, of course, order on-line. I hope this is helpful. Bruce
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Use coconut oil. It's NOT better. Some people feel popcorn tastes better yellow (what??). Really, this stuff is awful. I have a full container- don't know what to do with it. Surely won't use it. Personally, I use good ol' peanut oil now.
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I find it more crisp than popcorn popped in a bag. It's easier and a lot cheaper. No calories added from oil.
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You can use any oil. I use vegetable oil in mine and it works great! Stores do sell popcorn oil as well, it just depends on your preference.
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No it is not recommended that you use regular cooking oil. Oils heat up and cook differently so it's important to use popcorn oil. I've found it at my food store near all the other popcorn selections...
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we use this machine with yellow coconut oil and a flavouring you can also buy at Amazon. But I have also made popcorn with just canola oil and it pops just fine, added butter and salt to taste. the pre-packaged popcorn we have never used. we use this machine regularly for fund raisers and buy the popcorn in bulk, flavouring from amazon and the coconut oil from amazon. Hope this helps you out.
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We use vegetable oil and lightly salt only.. You could add melted butter or margarine if you wish after popping. Works great and popcorn tastes great.
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I am just trying coconut oil for oil pulling (have the oil in my mouth for the first time right now!). I have read people having fabulous results...
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It is a flavored oil that makes it fast just like (or better) than the movie theatre pop corn. I have a 6oz popper and pop 1 cup kernels with 2.5 Tblsp of the oil, which is usually solid and has to be scraped out because it is a bit cool in our basement, and .5 tsp of flavocal flavoring salt and it is better than what we usually get at the theatre.
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OK,pop the corn in this oil along with flavacol. Add one 1/2 cup of corn,5 tablespoons of red coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of flavacol. After that melt some clarified butter and pour it over the top (pour a little around then flip the popcorn,repeat to get even distribution). You can buy the clarified butter or make it (its the same thing as the stuff they use for lobster). If its not salty enough add a little more flavacol next time. I have people drool at the mouth with this recipe. Same thing as old school movie theater popcorn,if you want the new style then you will need fake butter and a different oil hybrid. OK,pop the corn in this oil along with flavacol. Add one 1/2 cup of corn,5 tablespoons of red coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of flavacol. After that melt some clarified butter and pour it over the top (pour a little around then flip the popcorn,repeat to get even distribution). You can buy the clarified butter or make it (its the same thing as the stuff they use for lobster). If its not salty enough add a little more flavacol next time. I have people drool at the mouth with this recipe. Same thing as old school movie theater popcorn,if you want the new style then you will need fake butter and a... » Read More OK,pop the corn in this oil along with flavacol. Add one 1/2 cup of corn,5 tablespoons of red coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of flavacol. After that melt some clarified butter and pour it over the top (pour a little around then flip the popcorn,repeat to get even distribution). You can buy the clarified butter or make it (its the same thing as the stuff they use for lobster). If its not salty enough add a little more flavacol next time. I have people drool at the mouth with this recipe. Same thing as old school movie theater popcorn,if you want the new style then you will need fake butter and a different oil hybrid. « Show Less
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It is extremely juicy...a lot of high fat content selections...for example, the cheeseburger sticks have a whopping 23 grams of fat in each one! This is a high protein, high fat, low carb diet. The Garlic butter sauce they give you for the vegetables is pure fat. (A reviewer wrote that it had no calories! Wrong!)
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No this is pure coconut oil with beta carotene for the orange color. I use 4 table Spoons of the oil with 1 tsp of flavocol and 1/2 cup of corn. this is what gives the salty movie theater butter taste. I also purchased movie theater buttery topping you'd never know you weren't at the movies. Gotta have the Flavocol.
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Hi,This product is just Coconut oil with beta-carotene added for color. This can absolutely be used in place of coconut oil in any recipe you desire; however, I would recommend purchasing the white version ( Snappy Popcorn 1 Gallon White Coconut Oil, 1 Gallon ) which is the same product, minus the beta-carotine.