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For popcorn lovers, the quest for that perfect, movie-theater-style crunch often feels just out of reach. Microwave bags deliver convenience but lack the fresh, buttery flavor of cinema popcorn, often leaving behind chemical aftertastes or unpopped kernels. Stovetop methods, meanwhile, can be hit-or-miss, with burnt batches or uneven popping spoiling the experience.
