I usually buy the cheap (for us) 2.79 CAD bag of 1kg popping corn. the 850g Orville Redenbacher is 5.79.

However, they were out of the cheap stuff so I was forced to get the ol’ Orville’s stuff. And I found it there were less kernels unpopped, the popcorn was fluffier and weirdly, it sounded louder too. (same stove, pot and everything)

So my question is why is there such a quality difference? Is there a difference in how it’s prepared before shipping? Anyone know?

  • Altima NEOEnglish
    41•3 months ago

    Orville got famous by selectively breeding their strain of popping corn. It’s their own proprietary seed. Pretty much engineered to pop more kernels.

    • I'm back on my BS 🤪English
      6•3 months ago

      Why can’t someone from Bobo Brand Popcorn infiltrate Orville Redenbacher’s fancilities and take enough fanseeds to plant and reproduce, then sell the same popcorn for cheaper?

      • Rhynoplaz
        10•3 months ago

        Probably because corporate espionage is frowned upon.

      • Altima NEOEnglish
        10•3 months ago

        Same reason Monsanto sues the crap out of anyone if they think they’re even looking at their bioengineered crops.