Piquant Popcorn

"Perhaps, upon seeing a bag of Trader Joe’s Piquant Popcorn, you may find you interest piqued, and you may ponder: what, precisely, makes this Popcorn so Piquant? What peculiar mix of savory seasonings could provide such a pleasant pop of umami? The answer is surprisingly simple, yet nonetheless satisfying—which, appropriately enough, are two descriptors we’d also apply to our Piquant Popcorn. Inside each bag, our supplier has dusted light, fluffy, butterfly popcorn with a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and nutritional yeast, which gives each piece a rich, tangy, and faintly cheesy flavor. With that in mind, you may ponder still: what’s the best use for such a prodigiously Piquant Popcorn? Aside from making a great anytime snack (which it does more than proficiently), our Piquant Popcorn’s unique flavor makes it an excellent accompaniment to a charcuterie board, and a primo palate cleanser when tasting wine or cheese with friends. The next time you’re hosting a get-together, keep a bowl of our Piquant Popcorn out for your guests—and when their interest is piqued, you’ll know exactly what to tell them."