Will this popper handle the larger kernels, like the mushroom ones? Thanks!
61091
I find this one does better with medium to large kernals....little ones can get thrown out.
371875
Sorry but I don't really have the answer to your question, you would need to check with the company maker of the product. I can only say that this West Bend Stir Crazy popcorn popper has been working very well and living up to its product description. Hope my answer is helpful too you.
626102
I don't have alot of unpopped kernels ..use a better larger kernel popcorn. But I do put a dishcloth over the *top of the popper and bowl...when almost done popping ....use a large bowl! * only when not melting butter. And the popcorn that escapes my dog runs and eats before I can get to!
1458030
It has been used on a 24oz jar of pickle chips...that is the largest I've tried. It seems to handle all sizes.
890925
I had that challenge. Started using the built in measure slightly rounded and need to use fairly fresh popcorn. White popcorn is slightly smaller and a few still come out.
650671
I don't think so. They are too small and would fall through to easy. I don't think anything smaller than a popcorn kernel will work.
1217634
I have a smaller machine but I think the 4 oz package should work just fine in a big machine. I did find that the cleanliness of the popping kettle makes a big difference in amount of popcorn that gets popped.
730548
Yes. At first I thought it was the brand of popcorn but nope. I would not recommend this item to anyone. Kernels just shot out all over and are very hot. The outside of the unit becomes very hot as well. I have switched to a PBA free bowl you use in the microwave to pop the kernels.
719966
You are probably not using enough popcorn for each batch. Try using at least 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup and you shouldn't have any problem.
1302797
YES! The best way I have found is to put a small wire mesh strainer in the airpopper hole over the kernels until they start popping, then remove the strainer to let the corn pop into the bowl. According to the Tiny But Might site, a potholder can also be used to weigh down the kernels until they start popping, just maintain airflow around the potholder or the popper will shut off for a bit to cool down. Tilting the popper back til the corn starts popping also works, as another person answered.
1147128
NO! Just bought the Presto Air popper and Snappy White Popcorn(GMO free) and more kernals flew out of the popper than popped. I came back to Amazon to see if I could find out what works with the Popper as it had really good reviews...Can anyone answer this...looking for (GMO free) popcorn.
1848946
No, I wouldn't say so. The kernels are smaller and don't have the rounded mounds characteristic of so-called "mushroom popcorn." If you're looking for a popcorn to make, say, caramel corn or something similar, I wouldn't recommend this product. You'd do better buying something like "Amish Country mushroom popcorn," which is non-GMO and also available on Amazon.
438813
You have a 4oz popcorn machine. To solve this problem I suggest order Great Northern Pop Corn Company 4 oz pre measured pop corn packets. It contains pre-measured amounts 0f popcorn,coconut oil, and butter flavored salt......Its not expensive and you can order it through Amazon. 4 oz packets are designed for your popper. You will always have a very small amount of un- popped kernels......Even theaters do.
1580161
If you measure it by say a ceral bowl full. About 4, which isn't much. I read that you can use the 6oz packages in this 4 oz popper. I'll be ordering those next time. I recommend buying the packages of popcorn on here that have the oil, salted butter and popcorn all in one. It's just like movie theater popcorn. My kids love it.
1104161
I have done so, though I have to put something in the chute to keep the unpopped kernals in until they start popping, but I think that's my popper. It's really good popcorn.
1094063
Yes, but as described it is best used as a topping. I myself use peanut oil for popping the kernels.
1302796
The kernels are too small for an air popper and fly out everywhere. What I did was tilt the air popper backwards until the popcorn starts to pop, then you are good.