Mishry Rating
Summary
Unfortunately, these popcorn lack a pronounced crunch which brought down the overall rating. The above rating is for the butter popcorn which was the best among all three flavors we tested.
A good tub of popcorn is just what a movie needs, apart from the action, drama, and foot-tapping music, don’t you agree?
We’ve tried three popcorn flavors by The Theatre Project – butter, cheddar cheese, and piri piri & lime. We have tested them on two main parameters – taste and texture.
The Theatre Project Popcorn Review covers all you need to know about the flavors, crunch, price, packaging, and more.
Our Review Factors
What are we looking for? We are looking for fresh, crunchy popcorn with well-balanced saltiness and a pleasant flavor.
1. Flavor
How well rounded is the flavor of these popcorn? Is it fresh or is there an artificial aftertaste? Does the flavor profile accurately reflect the product description?
2. Crunch
Nobody loves a bowl of soggy popcorn. We were looking for popcorn that is non-greasy to touch and delivers a satisfying crunch.
The combined attributes of flavor and texture are indicative of the popcorn’s freshness and overall quality.
3. Other Factors
In this subsection, we examine additional factors including cost, packaging details, product shelf life and ingredient list.
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1. Movie Theatre Butter
Our Experience
The aroma of this popcorn was not very pleasing. Instead of the enticing aroma of buttery popcorn, it carried a more subdued, milky aroma. These popcorn were notably crispier than the other variants, but the crunch was still lower than average.
While the butter flavor was present and had some freshness to it, it was not very addictive. The salt levels were balanced.
Product Details
The Movie Theatre Butter popcorn comes in a blue and white color pack. A 45 gm pack is priced at Rs. 60. It has six months of shelf life.
These are the key ingredients : Corn, edible vegetable oil (rice bran oil), Butter powder (1%), Salt, Milk solids, Sugar, Flavor (natural and nature identical flavoring substances), Anticaking agent (INS 551) and Acidity regulator (INS330).
- Perfectly salted
- Taste fresh
- The crunch could have been better
- These are not addictive
If you are a fan of classic butter popcorn, you can give the Movie Theatre Butter popcorn a try!
2. Piri Piri and Lime
Our Experience
The Piri Piri & Lime popcorn have a pleasant aroma that is undoubtedly enticing. These popcorns have a satisfying and desirable piri piri flavor that is one of the factors we appreciate.
Despite the pleasant flavor, the lack of crunch was a significant letdown.
Product Details
The Piri Piri and Lime flavored popcorn by The Theatre Project is packaged in a red and white pack. It retails for Rs. 40 for a 30g pack and has a six-month shelf life.
The main ingredients are: Corn, Edible vegetable oil (palmolien oil), Butter powder, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Iodised salt, Spice and condiments (garlic, onion, chilli (0.8%), black pepper), tomato powder, soya sauce powder, hydrolysed vegetable protein (soya), Yeast extract powder, cocoa solids, acidity regulator (ins 262 (ii), ins 330, ins 296), color (ins 150d), flavor (lime) (natural and nature identical flavoring substances), anticaking agent (INS 551), and Flavor enhancer (INS627, INS 631).
- Decent piri piri flavor
- Enticing aroma
- Soft bite. Crunch needs improvement.
If you love mildly spiced popcorns, you can try this variant.
3. Cheddar Cheese
Our Experience
The Cheddar Cheese popcorn was the least favorite of the lot. Appearance-wise, the popcorns had a slightly peachy-orange cheese powder coating. It had an off-putting aroma that did not smell pleasant.
The flavor of this cheese flavored popcorn leaned more towards the sweeter side. It lacked the salty-cheesy punch. The absence of a crunchy texture is a major drawback, as it’s a fundamental characteristic of popcorn.
We certainly do not recommend this flavor for the lack of crunch and aroma.
Product Details
The Cheddar Cheese popcorn is available in an orange and white package. Each 60g pack is priced at Rs. 60. This has a shelf life of six months.
This is made up of the following: Corn, edible vegetable oil (palm oil), butter powder, milk solids, starch, iodised salt, sugar, cheese powder (0.6%), Dextrose, Acidity regulator (ins 330), Flavor (cheese)(natural and nature identical flavoring substances), anticaking agent (INS 551), and Flavor enhancer (INS627, INS 631).
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on The Theatre Project Popcorn:
These RTE popcorn have a shelf life of 6 months.
While the Movie Theatre Butter and Cheddar Cheese popcorn are not spicy, the Piri Piri and Lime flavor has mild spiciness.
It is best to store the remaining popcorn in an air-tight container once opened. This will help retain freshness and refrain the moisture from entering the pack.
The Theatre Project is available on the brand’s website and online retailers like Amazon and Flipkart.
Final Words
Sadly, the popcorn from The Theatre Project lacked the desired crunch, especially the cheese flavor. Although we enjoyed the piri piri-lime and butter popcorn, the lack of crunch significantly diminished the overall experience.
Do you have any hacks to restore the crunch of a bag of popcorn?
