I got this Chuao Popcorn Pop mini chocolate bar as a free sample at their booth at Sweets and Snacks. I mentioned to the chef that I really liked their Firecracker Pod, and he handed me this, saying that I would love it.
He was right! It was described as being “inspired by that familiar flavor you love, with a surprising POP in milk chocolate.”
It started off with a salty hit of toasted popcorn flavor and crunch, then gave way to a popping sensation as the embedding popping candy exploded in my mouth, all while being set off by a smooth milk chocolate.
According to the?ingredients list, the popcorn flavor came from corn chips and puffed amaranth. The corn chips gave the proper corny flavor, while the amaranth gave the textural feel of the fluffy white portions of popcorn.
It was fun how the crunchy grit of the “popcorn” seemed to turn into the popping sensations. It was a whimsical, well conceived, and well executed treat. An OMG.