Are you looking for ways to include healthy snacks in your diet? Here is an easy way to save money on organic popcorn.
Most people look for and buy popcorn on the snack food aisle. On the snack aisle, a 1 pound package of popcorn sells for over $3.00, a pound of organic popcorn starts at $5.00, and a box of 3 microwaveable bags of popcorn can’t be found for less than $2.00 when on sale. However, you can find organic popcorn on the bulk food aisle for $1.89 a pound. So for 33 percent less than a pound of regular popcorn, I can buy organic popcorn. I usually buy 3 pounds, so I always have some on hand when my kids want a snack, but you can buy any amount you wish from the bulk bins.
If you do the math, you will find that buying organic popcorn from the bulk food aisle costs less than $0.12 an ounce. I use a Hot Air Popper
to pop our popcorn instead of buying microwave popcorn. Ultimately it is less expensive and it reduces our exposure to unwanted chemicals.
It is worth your time to see what is available on the bulk food aisle; you may just be able to find a higher quality item, for much less money.
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Rebecca Hale says
Are you speaking of Walmart, or what grocery store???
Alea Milham says
The price taken for the organic popcorn is from the bulk food section of Raley’s which is part of the same grocery store chain as Bel Air and Nob Hill grocery stores. The other prices listed are standard price points that can be found at grocery stores through out my community of Reno, NV.
Vicky says
I do like organic popcorn now and again but I have to order it on-line!
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mjskit says
And this is exactly what we do! One day while browsing the bulk aisle I saw 3 different types of organic popcorn. Have bought the microwave bags since. The organic bulk is cheaper and better!
Crystal @ Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says
Oh how I wish we had a bulk foods section in any grocery store here! I usually stock up on things when we visit my husband’s parents… Raw almonds and quinoa are also great prices in the bulk foods section (that I’ve noticed.)
Annie says
I do this, too. The only drawback is that I have to drive at least 18 miles to get to a store with bulk bins. 🙁
I mentioned on your FB page, but I’ll mention it here…I also use the bulk popcorn to grind into cornmeal. I grind it as I need it and it tastes much fresher than buying cornmeal in a bag. 🙂