Flavorcol from Gold Medal
The professional-grade seasoning salt trusted by popcorn lovers and concession operators alike. Gold Medal’s Flavacol delivers that unmistakable buttery-yellow color and perfectly salted finish in every batch.
- Fine-grain salt formulated specifically for popcorn popping
- Vegetarian-friendly with a rich, savory seasoning flavor
- Used by concession professionals to boost sales and quality
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Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt — 35 oz
The iconic orange carton. A 35 oz supply of Gold Medal’s fine-grain Flavacol seasoning salt, sized for home poppers and small concession stands. Delivers consistent flavor every time.
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Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt — Multi-Pack Bundle
Stock up and save with the Flavacol multi-pack. Ideal for high-volume popping at events, theaters, or busy kitchens. Same trusted Gold Medal formula, packaged for convenience and value.
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Flavacol by Gold Medal is a fine-grain seasoning salt formulated exclusively for use during the popcorn popping process. Unlike regular table salt, its ultra-fine texture clings directly to each kernel as it pops, delivering even, professional-level seasoning throughout the batch. The product contains salt, artificial flavor, and FD&C Yellow color, giving popcorn its signature golden appearance. It is vegetarian-friendly and contains zero calories per serving.
Recommended Usage Amounts
Flavacol’s effectiveness depends on using the correct ratio relative to your corn quantity. Gold Medal provides the following general guidelines: use approximately ½ teaspoon for every 4 oz of corn, scaling up to 3½ tablespoons for a full 80 oz load. Adding the seasoning directly to the popping oil before popping ensures the finest, most even coverage on every kernel.
How to Prepare and Use
Follow these five steps to get the most out of every carton of Flavacol seasoning salt.
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Measure Your Flavacol
Start by determining how much popcorn corn you plan to pop. Refer to the recommended usage chart on the carton: use ½ teaspoon for a 4 oz batch, scaling up proportionally. Accurate measurement ensures every kernel is evenly seasoned without over-salting.
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Add Flavacol Directly to Your Popping Oil
Place your measured Flavacol into the popping oil before the kernels. This is the key technique that makes Flavacol work: the fine salt granules dissolve into the hot oil and coat each kernel from the inside as it pops, producing a more consistent flavor than post-pop seasoning.
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Heat the Oil to Popping Temperature
Heat your oil and Flavacol mixture to the correct popping temperature for your equipment. Use a quality colored popping oil — Gold Medal recommends pairing Flavacol with their own flavored oils — to achieve the familiar golden finish seen at professional concession stands.
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Add Kernels and Pop
watch the premium popcorn kernels and pop as usual in your machine or stovetop pot. The Flavacol is already working in the oil, so there is no need to add extra salt afterward. A well-measured batch should yield fully seasoned popcorn with a professional appearance and taste.
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Serve Immediately for Best Results
Serve your freshly popped batch right away for peak flavor and crunch. At concession operations, Gold Medal suggests featuring popcorn as the “Specialty of the House” and using large economy carry bags to maximize presentation and perceived value, which can increase sales by up to 25%.
flavorcol Customer Reviews
Professional-Level Flavor at Home
Flavacol completely changed the way my popcorn tastes. Adding it directly to the oil before popping is a game-changer — the seasoning coats every kernel evenly. It genuinely tastes like movie-theater popcorn made right in my own kitchen.
— Verified Buyer, Home Popcorn Enthusiast
The Go-To Choice for Concession Stands
We have used Flavacol at our community events for years. The recommended usage chart on the carton makes it easy to scale up for large batches, and the golden color it produces is exactly what customers expect from quality concession popcorn. Repeat purchase every time.
— Verified Buyer, Concession Operator
Great Value, Consistent Results
The multi-pack makes it easy to keep a good supply on hand. The fine salt texture is noticeable — it dissolves perfectly in the oil without any clumping. A small amount goes a long way, so a single carton or bundle lasts a surprisingly long time even with regular use.
— Verified Buyer, Regular Home Popper
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About Gold Medal
Gold Medal Products Co. has been manufacturing premium concession equipment and supplies from Cincinnati, Ohio since 1931. The company built its reputation on delivering professional-grade products to theaters, fairs, stadiums, and sports venues across the world — and brought that same expertise directly to the home market.
Flavacol is Gold Medal’s flagship seasoning salt, developed specifically for popcorn popping and widely regarded as the industry standard. The brand recommends pairing Flavacol with their line of colored popping oils and premium kernels to achieve the signature look and taste associated with top-tier concession operations. Their product catalog also extends to Sno-Kone machines, cotton candy supplies, and large economy carry bags — a full suite of tools for any concession professional.
Whether you are running a busy movie theater or simply want cinema-quality popcorn at home, Gold Medal’s commitment to consistency and flavor makes Flavacol the seasoning of choice for millions of poppers worldwide.
Visit Official StoreFrequently Asked Questions
What makes Flavacol different from regular table salt?
Flavacol is an ultra-fine grain seasoning salt specifically formulated for popcorn. Its fine texture allows it to dissolve evenly in hot popping oil and adhere to each kernel as it pops, delivering consistent flavor that regular salt cannot achieve when applied after popping.
When should I add Flavacol during the popping process?
Add Flavacol directly to your popping oil before adding the kernels. This is the recommended technique — it allows the seasoning to infuse into the oil and coat every kernel from within as it pops, rather than sitting unevenly on top of finished popcorn.
How much Flavacol should I use per batch?
The recommended amount scales with your corn quantity. As a general guide: use ½ teaspoon for 4 oz of corn, 1 teaspoon for 6–8 oz, up to 3½ tablespoons for an 80 oz load. Refer to the usage chart printed on the Flavacol carton for precise measurements at every quantity level.
Is Flavacol suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. Flavacol is listed as vegetarian-friendly. Its ingredients include salt, artificial flavor, and FD&C Yellow color (Yellow #5 and Yellow #6). It contains zero calories per serving.
Can I use Flavacol with any type of popcorn machine?
Flavacol is designed to work with commercial and home popcorn machines, as well as stovetop pots. It is especially effective in machines that combine oil and seasoning in the kettle before popping begins. Gold Medal also recommends pairing it with their colored and flavored popping oils for best results.