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Bearitos Organic No Oil Added Lightly SaltedBrian HennPage 1 of 4

The Best Microwave Popcorn

By Kate Merker

After microwaving nearly 75 bags, Real Simple testers rated these popcorns best for taste and popability.

Best Plain Microwave Popcorn

Bearitos Organic No Oil Added Lightly Salted
 
These kernels had "just the right amount of salt" and an honest, natural popcorn flavor that wasn't obscured by artificial or hydrogenated ingredients. This popcorn also plumped up much larger than the other brands.

Popped corn:
10 cups per bag.

Unpopped kernels:
7.
Next: Best Low-Fat Microwave Popcorn
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