What does the term ‘hot air popper’ refer to?

We are all familiar with popcorn machines and microwaveable popcorn, but how much do you know about hot air poppers? Were you aware that Charles Cretors is credited with inventing the initial popcorn machine in 1893? Cretors achieved significant success and later patented the inaugural hot air popper designed for industrial use in food processing facilities in 1968. Hot air poppers have indeed been part of our history for quite some time!

The Emergence of Hot Air Poppers

Hot air poppers are currently experiencing a surge in popularity. They utilize heated air to pop popcorn kernels, distinguishing them from traditional popcorn makers that rely on oil. Popcorn pops due to the presence of a small amount of moisture within each kernel. As this moisture heats up, it transforms into steam, causing the kernel to burst, and voila, you have your popcorn.

Historically, there have been concerns about the potential unhealthiness of popcorn. Hot air poppers address this concern as they do not introduce any additional fat to the popcorn, maintaining its pure and fluffy quality. In a hot air popper, kernels are popped within a consistent flow of hot air, thanks to Cretors' patented hot air suspension system, ensuring even heating to the popping temperature. Once popped, the kernels travel down a chute into a receptacle of your choice, such as a Cretors Receiving Tray or a food-grade bin, ready for consumption or customization with your preferred flavors.

The Superior Hot Air Popcorn Popper

Another reason hot air poppers have gained immense popularity is their ability to consistently pop kernels, resulting in fewer unpopped ones and larger, fluffier servings of popcorn. The best popcorn is achieved when kernels are heated evenly, neither too quickly nor too slowly—just like a fairytale, it has to be just right. Cretors' commercial hot air popcorn poppers can be temperature-controlled to ensure your kernels pop at the ideal temperature and can produce up to 40 pounds of popcorn per hour! This abundance of popcorn allows you to tailor it to your customers' preferences, whether they prefer sweet, salty, or a combination of additional flavorings and coatings. With such a generous supply, your customers are sure to be delighted.

Delightful Popcorn in Minutes

With a hot air popcorn popper, it doesn't take long for your popcorn to be ready to enjoy. Once the kernels begin popping, it typically takes only 2-3 minutes for a batch to be fully prepared. However, it's challenging to predict how long the popcorn will last once it's popped because it's simply too tempting to resist! You may need a trustworthy friend to help you finish a full bowl.

Choose Cretors for Your Hot Air Popper Needs

Cretors boasts a rich history of producing delectable popcorn and understands what it takes to create popcorn that satisfies customers' tastes. We offer a range of hot air poppers, including a compact 12-ounce popper, an XL 24-ounce popper, and a continuous 40-pound-per-hour popper and snack puffer. The continuous Originate Air Popper/Puffer machine even comes with an optional built-in coater and seasoning dispenser for convenient seasoning application. We have everything you need to suit your specific environment. By eliminating the need for oil, you can reduce your food costs and extend the shelf life of your popcorn. While shopping for hot air poppers, be sure to explore our popping supplies, including popcorn salt and popcorn bags. Contact us today to acquire your hot air popper and all the essential popcorn accessories you require to craft delicious, mouthwatering popcorn.