Popcorn (Zea mays var. everta) is a highly popular, fast-moving specialty corn commodity that commands a major share of the global savory snack food market. Characterized by an exceptionally hard, dense pericarp that traps internal moisture, this unique grain requires precise agricultural handling and moisture control to ensure optimal popping performance. Aba Impex sources its premium popcorn from dedicated fields using non-GMO hybrid seeds selected for high expansion ratios and minimal unpopped kernels (old maids). Our processing facilities feature automated cleaning lines with gravity separators, air aspirators, and laser color sorters to remove field stones, cracked hulls, and insect-damaged grains. Every export batch undergoes careful warm-air curing to lock in an ideal internal moisture range of 13.5% to 14.5%, which is necessary for explosive popping. This delivers clean, high-yielding grains that satisfy commercial cinema operators and industrial snack food manufacturers globally.

Types

• • Butterfly Popcorn (Expands into large, wing-like shapes; ideal for theater concessions)
  • Mushroom Popcorn (Expands into solid, round spheres; preferred for heavy coatings)
  • Premium Organic Popcorn (Certified chemical-free agricultural production lines)

Specification

Parameter	Standard Specification
Origin	USA / Argentina / India
Moisture Content	13.5% to 14.5% maximum (The critical sweet spot for popping)
Expansion Volume	38/40 | 40/42 | 42/44 MWV (Metric West Volume ratings)
Popping Purity Ratio	Minimum 99.0% to 99.5% exploding kernels
Broken Grains / Hull	< 0.5% maximum
Aflatoxin Profile	< 4 ppb total (Strictly tested to meet global food safety rules)
Packaging Layout	22.68 kg (50 lbs) Multi-wall Kraft Paper Bags or Bulk Poly Totes

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g – Unpopped Kernels)

Nutrient	Value per 100g
Calories	365 kcal
Total Fat	4.7 g
Saturated Fat	0.7 g
Sodium	3 mg
Total Carbohydrates	74.3 g
Dietary Fiber	14.5 g (Excellent complex whole-grain fiber payload)
Protein	9.4 g
Iron	2.7 mg

Benefits And Uses

• • Health Benefits: A 100% whole-grain food that is exceptionally high in dietary fiber and polyphenols, which support healthy digestive transit and protect cells from oxidative stress when air-popped.
  • Commercial & Culinary Uses: The essential raw material for commercial movie theater concession lines, industrial gourmet popcorn seasoning shops, and large snack manufacturers. Packaged heavily for retail microwave formats and raw bulk sales worldwide.