Ruby Red Popcorn Kernels | Red Butterfly Popcorn
Dell Cove® Ruby Red Popcorn Kernels are naturally deep red popcorn kernels with a mild corn flavor, fluffy texture and satisfying crunch. A longtime Dell Cove favorite, Ruby Red produces smaller butterfly-style pieces that are especially good with savory popcorn seasonings.
Wondering whether red popcorn pops red? The kernels keep their beautiful ruby-red color before popping, but the popped popcorn turns mostly white with a darker red center.
Flavor + Texture
Mild, classic corn flavor with a fluffy texture and satisfying crunch. Ruby Red produces smaller butterfly-style popped pieces with irregular “wings” that are great for catching butter, oils and popcorn seasonings.
Why You’ll Love It
- Naturally deep red popcorn kernels — no artificial dyes or colors.
- Pops mostly white with a darker red center.
- Smaller butterfly-style pieces with a fluffy texture and noticeable crunch.
- Pairs especially well with savory popcorn seasonings.
- Pops beautifully at home in our microwave popcorn popper or on the stovetop.
- A good source of fiber for a satisfying, fiber-forward snack.
- Choose the size that fits your needs. Our popcorn comes in a half-pound pouch, perfect for trying it out, and 2-pound bags for stocking your pantry. The 1-pound option includes two half-pound pouches.
- Bulk bundle options are bundles of our 2-pound bags. Bundle of 3 = 6 pounds of kernels; Bundle of 13 = 26 pounds of kernels.
Popping Guide
Unpopped to popped ratio: 1 oz of kernels makes about 1 quart of popcorn.
Ruby Red performs best with higher, sustained heat. We recommend popping it on the stovetop with a little oil or using a microwave popcorn popper. We don't recommend an air popper for this variety: the smaller kernels can be blown out of some air poppers before they pop, and Ruby Red tends to perform better with the sustained heat of stovetop or microwave popping.
Ingredients
100% sustainably grown popcorn kernels. Grown in the USA. Nothing else.
Ruby Red Popcorn FAQ
What is red popcorn?
Red popcorn is a specialty popcorn with naturally red kernels that pop mostly white. Different red popcorn varieties can vary in size and texture. Dell Cove® Ruby Red produces smaller butterfly-style pieces with a fluffy texture and satisfying crunch.
Does red popcorn pop red?
No. Ruby Red popcorn kernels are naturally deep red before popping, but the popcorn pops mostly white with a darker red center. No artificial dyes or colors are used.
What does Ruby Red popcorn taste like?
Ruby Red has a mild, classic corn flavor with a fluffy texture and noticeable crunch. It pairs especially well with savory popcorn seasonings.
What’s the difference between red popcorn and yellow popcorn?
Ruby Red generally produces smaller popped pieces with a lighter, fluffier texture and noticeable crunch. Traditional yellow popcorn usually produces larger pieces with the familiar texture many people associate with classic movie-night popcorn.
Is red popcorn hulless?
No popcorn is truly hulless. Every popcorn kernel has a hull that helps it pop. Some varieties have smaller or more delicate hulls that break apart more easily when popped. While these red kernels tend to have thin hulls that fracture easily when popped, if you are specifically looking for popcorn commonly described as “hulless,” our Baby White Popcorn is the better choice.
What do red popcorn kernels look like when popped?
Ruby Red kernels pop mostly white, with a darker red center where some of the kernel’s natural color remains. The popped pieces are smaller and butterfly-shaped.
What’s the best way to pop Ruby Red popcorn?
Ruby Red performs best with higher, sustained heat. We recommend popping it on the stovetop with a little oil or using a microwave popcorn popper. We don't recommend air poppers for this variety because the smaller kernels can be blown out before they pop and may not absorb enough heat to pop reliably.