What Gives Kettle Corn Its Flavor?
Kettle corn gets its flavor from a combination of sugar, salt, and oil that is cooked at high temperatures to create a sweet and salty crunch. The sugar caramelizes, creating a distinctive taste and color, while the salt adds a savory note. The use of a kettle, rather than a traditional popcorn machine, also affects the flavor by creating a slightly charred taste and giving the popcorn a slightly darker color.