Customer Reviews

Newman's Own Organics Pop's Corn, Organic MicrowavePopcorn, Unsalted, 8.4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

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I think that some people have complained that this popcorn is bland, but that's what it's supposed to be.... It's a product that is as healthy as you want it to be- you decide. :) Although I do like to add salt, I have found that I don't really care to add a lot of other flavors to it. This is probably because my mom used to air-pop popcorn when we were kids (and add her own flavors) and it kind of reminds me of that. I guess she didn't add very much. :) It seems to "pop" better than other varieties I've tried and it doesn't leave you with greasy fingers. Good job, Newman.

This is awesome popcorn. I still prefer air popped popcorn but this is the closest microwave version that I have found, and it's organic. Now, come on and think, if you're looking to tons of butter and salt why would you purchase a 94% fat free unsalted food item. The cool thing is. since it is a fairly plain popcorn (not flavorless just plain) and you want extra flavor you can add just what flavor you're looking for... buttery, cheesy, sweet, spicy or salty. It's a very versatile popcorn.

Product is as other reviewers note a bit bland and not without some oil.
Though the outer package is a nice Newman's Own box, the packages inside are completely generic with a small dot-matrix message "94% fat free unsalted".
After 2 purchases that seemed fine, the third is a bust - the popcorn will not pop! Using the same microwaves, after the normal cooking time very few kernals are popped and soon after everything starts to burn. Bag after bag has come out without any popped corn to speak of. With generic packaging and these cooking problems I wonder about the quality of the product.
Note that the product is not returnable.

I was so excited to receive this delivery, as my body cannot take the vast amounts of salt in other products. After the bag popped, I found that the popcorn itself is very light and there are few unpopped kernels at the bottom of the bag. Imagine my surprise to find that unsalted, unbuttered, organic popcorn is very dry and tasteless! I eat the popcorn because I purchased it, but I really don't enjoy it that much. Adding a little salt to the popcorn after it has popped does not help at all, because it all falls to the bottom of the bag. I eat it because I bought it, and I do like the feel of popcorn between my teeth.

This product tastes great! But not without a price. :-( I reviewed the label and even though it advertises itself as "no butter", the popcorn still uses plenty of other oils. Like palm oil which is an all-natural ingredient, but also one of nature's fattiest substances. It's not as unhealthy as butter, but it's still pretty bad (especially if you're like me and eat 5 servings (the whole bag) in just one sitting).

Alternatives:

- Orville Redenbacher's "Light Natural" is a better alternative, offering a pleasant taste but with just half as many calories, half the fat, and approximately the same amount of sodium.

- Bearito's No Salt/No Oil and Healthy Choice Popcorn are other alternatives, although I don't think they taste as good as Redenbacher's "Light Natural" brand. (Bearito's and HC Popcorn are also much more expensive; almost twice the price.)

I won't be buying anymore of Newman's brand, but I'll definitely be buying more of the alternatives listed above. :-)

This is simplicity itself. Doesn't leave a greasy taste in your mouth. Your palate doesn't feel overloaded with additives and salt. You taste popped corn at its core, at its essence. Highly recommended.

If you don't mind no salt and no butter, this is great naturally tasting popcorn. If you are looking for a very low calorie portable healthy snack, this popcorn fits the bill.

Each of us has different tastes. I personally really LOVE this popcorn and I do not add anything to it. It is, by far, the healthiest and best tasting unsalted, unbuttered popcorn on the market. It is very light and crispy, making the snacking experience even better. I am on a bland diet, so I probably enjoy the flavor more than someone who is used to using more seasoning on their food. Anyway...... I have signed up to a monthly subscription delivery so that I won't run out of my favorite snack! :)

This was the worst tasting popcorn ever.
What they have in the red box and twice the price is well worth it.
But this, barely passes for corn.
No flavor, not a good smell, and tasteless.

Styrofoam will have more flavor than this.
IMHO.

contains 30mg of sodium/bag | fills bag leaving very few unpopped kernels | average flavor | average texture

i recommend investing in a seasoning for this. personally i prefer onion powder(3mg sodium/tbsp) and garlic powder(2mg sodium/tbsp).