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THE
GREAT AMERICAN POPCORN COMPANY
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS |
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What size popper do I need? |
Every popcorn machine has a rating
called quarts/hour. This tells the maximum amount of popcorn that it
will produce if you were to continually pop corn for a full hour. You
should determine the maximum amount of popcorn that you will need in
any given hour. Please keep in mind the GAP poppers hold approximately
45 quarts of popped corn.
Less than 85 quarts = 4 ounce popper (makes about 5 quarts per cycle)
86-126 quarts = 6 ounce popper (makes about 7.5 quarts per cycle)
127-170 quarts = 8 ounce popper (makes about 10 quarts per cycle)
*Quarts per hour based upon a 40:1 expansion ratio on popcorn. |
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If I have any 8 ounce kettle, do
I have to make 8 ounces? |
Absolutely not! One of the reasons
the Great American Popcorn Company designed their model with an 8 ounce
kettle is so 1 machine could meet the demands of a concession business
and still work for the home theater. We speak from experience when we
tell you that an 8 ounce kettle is a must have. Please check our ebay
store for our complete line of popcorn portion packs. We stock 3 sizes
for all your popcorn needs. |
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Does a popcorn machine require much
maintenance? |
Minimal maintenance is required. One
of the biggest myths about owning a "theater style" machine
is that they are difficult to clean. This is not the case. The only
real cleaning that is required is for you to wipe off the excess oil
from the kettle after you finish popping--a damp cloth will do the trick.
All GAP machine models are equipped with exclusive "easy move"
removable kettles. The kettle can be removed from the machine and any
carbon build-up on the kettle can quickly and easily be removed with
"Fantastic Orange". It works great for the glass as well.
The product is available in any grocery store, is safe, inexpensive,
and simple to use. You can also remove the stainless steel trays and
run them through a dishwasher. |
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What makes theater popcorn taste
so much better than microwave popcorn? |
The taste and flavor of popcorn is
determined by the type of oil and seasoning salt that is used in the
cooking process. The Great American Popcorn Company utilizes a specially
formulated coconut cooking oil that is partially absorbed by the popcorn
as it pops. This is what gives the popcorn its flavor. Most microwaveable
popcorn does not contain any oil & as a result it comes out dry
and flavorless. |
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Why does popcorn Pop? |
Quality popcorn has a moisture content
of 13-14% inside the hull. When the popcorn is heated the moisture turns
to steam and expands. Eventually the pressure from the expanding steam
causes the hull to explode. Storing popcorn in a sealed container at
room temperature or less will keep the moisture content consistent and
the popcorn fresh. Avoid storing popcorn in extremely warm and dry conditions
which will cause the moisture content in the popcorn to reduce. A loss
of as little as 3% moisture can cause the kernel to become un-poppable
(an old maid). |
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