Unfortunately, our store that customers were welcomed to come into at our plant is closed indefinitely.

Yes! Popcorn is a whole grain; a 100 percent natural source of fiber. One cup of our famous, original Big Bag recipe popcorn is:

• Gluten-free
• Non-GMO

Coconut oil has many benefits, which is why we use it when cooking our bags of popcorn. Coconut oil:

• is cholesterol-free
• serves as a natural preservative to maintain the freshness of the popped corn
• provides a buttery, yet natural flavor

However, like all oils, it is still a fat and should be used in moderation.

None of our popcorn contains peanuts and our factory does not handle nuts. All products are peanut and treenut free.

Contact us if you require further information.

To make stove-top popcorn:

• Place a large pot with lid, or one of our stovetop poppers, on your stove.
• Place three parts popcorn seed to one part oil (or no oil at all!) in the bottom of the pot. (For example, one cup of popcorn seeds would require 1/3 of a cup of oil.)
• Not sure which oil to use? Try our coconut oil or sunflower oil, but any edible oil will work.
• Add salt to taste.
• Set the burner to medium-high heat.
• Shake the pot continuously to prevent burning; listening for the pops to slow to one every couple of seconds.
• Serve up your popcorn in a large bowl or bags, with the toppings of your choice.

Want to take the guesswork out of the measuring process? Try one of our pre-measured popcorn kits!

The simplest way to make popcorn in the microwave is by using fresh popcorn seeds and popping them in a paper bag or Microwave Multi-Popper.

• Place the seeds in the bag or popper.
• Place them in the microwave for 2-4 minutes.
• Listen closely and stop the microwave when the popping slows to one pop every couple of seconds.
• Serve up your popcorn in a large bowl or bags, with the toppings of your choice.

If you want stove-top popcorn with all the simplicity of making popcorn in the microwave, consider purchasing one of our pre-measured popcorn kits.

To pop popcorn in a popcorn machine:

• Place three parts popcorn seed to one part oil in the popcorn machine’s cooking chamber. (For example, one cup of popcorn seeds would require 1/3 of a cup of oil.)
• Not sure which oil to use? We offer coconut oil and sunflower oil, but, any edible oil will work.
• Turn on your popcorn machine.
• When the popcorn is done popping, serve up your popcorn in a large bowl or bags, with the toppings of your choice.
• Don’t forget to clean your machine after each use!

At Valley Popcorn, we sell a variety of Cretors® popcorn machines and carts which come with individualized cleaning and popcorn popping instructions. If you’ve lost your instruction manual, reach out to us.

If your popcorn machine has stopped working, contact us for further assistance.

The terms “popcorn kernel” and “popcorn seed” are interchangeable and can be used for popcorn seeds for popping and popcorn seeds for planting.

If you want to grow popcorn, you’ll have a much better chance of it growing if you use seeds sold for planting.

There are two types of seeds for popping:

• Butterfly seeds: The butterfly popcorn kernel is large and fluffy with many white, fluffy “wings” sticking out from each kernel – this is the most common type of popcorn.
• Mushroom seeds: Mushroom popcorn seeds are shaped like a mushroom head when popped. They are generally used for popcorn snacks that require heavier toppings of the seeds, like caramel corn.

Each popcorn seed contains a drop of water stored inside a circle of soft starch. As the popcorn seed heats up, the water begins to expand.

Pressure builds against the starch until it gives way and the popcorn explodes. The soft starch inside the popcorn becomes inflated and bursts, turning the kernel inside out.

Popcorn seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. When stored properly, they will last almost indefinitely. In fact, some popcorn seeds were once discovered on the coastal deserts of North Chile that were still able to be popped after 1,000 years in storage.

All our bags of popcorn have a “Best if Used By” date that ensures you’ll be eating food with maximum freshness.

If you’re looking to purchase a Big Bag of popcorn in a brick and mortar store, our Store Locator can help you find the closest location.

Or, order online today! Try our famous Big Bag of Popcorn, or select from our variety of bags of popcorn or popcorn seeds.

If you want to make your own caramel popcorn, try this easy recipe provided by All Recipes.

If you would like ready-to-eat caramel popcorn, try our bags of caramel popcorn.

Valley Popcorn offers Supur-Kist Popcorn Topping Oil, which is the same type of flavoring oil used in many movie theaters.

Valley Popcorn also offers a variety of other popcorn toppings.

According to the ASPCA, popcorn is safe for dogs and cats. However, dogs and cats can have an adverse reaction to large amounts of coconut oil and salt, so it’s best to limit the amount you feed them.