Popcorn seasoning
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Some oils used to cook popcorn contain popcorn seasonings mixed within the oil, and may be referred to as popcorn seasoning oils or liquid popcorn seasoning.
Since the 1960s, American movie theaters have commonly used the seasoning Flavacol, made up of salt, butter flavoring, and artificial colors, to enhance their popcorn.
Formulation
Dry popcorn seasoning may be finely granulated to enable even dispersion when placed upon popcorn. Common homemade popcorn seasoning ingredients include salt and melted butter.
Popcorn seasoning is sometimes used within machines that are utilized to produce large quantities of popcorn for consumer purchase.
In the 1950s in the United States, many commercial oil-based popcorn seasonings were produced with a coconut oil base, and also utilized artificial coloring.