Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Blast O Butter Ultimate Movie Theatre
What You Should Know
Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Blast O Butter Ultimate Movie Theatre is a boxed package of pre-seasoned microwaveable popcorn that reads like a familiar slice of Americana. You'd find it on the supermarket snack or popcorn aisle, shelved alongside other microwave popcorn varieties, chips, candy and movie-night supplies — often near beer and soda displays during promotions. The brand leans into Midwest farm heritage and family-grown storytelling, pitching a trustworthy, nostalgic image for families who remember theater-style buttered popcorn. Positioning skews toward budget-conscious parents and home entertainers seeking a movie-theater taste at home; marketing leans on “official snack of happiness,” grower profiles, and a free reusable bag promotion. The front panel highlights consumer-friendly claims such as “Non-GMO Popcorn” and uses words like “natural flavors” and “preserve freshness,” but it has no organic certification. Ingredients include popcorn, palm oil, salt, butter, annatto, rosemary extract and dry buttermilk — signals of added fats, flavorings and preservatives. In plain terms this is a ready-to-pop, formulated microwave food with industrially prepared seasonings and oils. Sensory notes: when popped the product delivers warm, airy, crunchy kernels with a pronounced buttery aroma, a glossy coating from the oil, and a slightly salty finish; annatto provides color and buttermilk/butter notes add richness. Packaging is a folded, coated microwave bag inside a printed sleeve box (with promotional copy and UPCs), and the ritual centers on the communal popping experience — waiting for the cadence of pops, opening the steamy bag and sharing buttery handfuls during movie night or game-day gatherings.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Non-GMO, Popcorn,, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Butter, (Sweet, Cream,, Salt),, Annatto, for, Color,, Rosemary, Extract, to, Preserve, Freshness,, Dry, Buttermilk..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Butter - Processed emulsifier
- •Rosemary Extract - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is a packaged, industrially formulated microwave product containing added oils, flavorings (natural flavors), colorings (annatto) and preservatives (rosemary extract), consistent with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). The ready-to-heat format and multi-ingredient seasoning mix indicate substantial industrial processing beyond minimally processed popcorn.
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Common Questions about Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Blast O Butter Ultimate Movie Theatre
When it comes to popcorn, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. The Blast O Butter popcorn has 160 calories per serving and packs 10 grams of fat. It’s definitely a fun snack for movie nights, but if you’re looking for something low-calorie or high in protein, you might want to consider other options.
