Subscribe to the g1 Shopping Guide newsletter 🍿 On game days, there's nothing better than gathering friends and family in front of the TV to watch Brazil play. And, generally, popcorn comes close behind. The perfect homemade popcorn has almost no secret: you just need to have quality corn and a utensil suitable for the task. 📺 Want to buy better? Receive tests and tips from the Buying Guide in your email. But there are different types of pans and accessories for making popcorn and, for those who take the task of being a popcorn maker seriously, the difference between each one can influence practicality, the quantity produced and even the final result. The Shopping Guide selected a list of traditional pans, electric popcorn makers and even a silicone accessory for popping corn in the microwave and tested the pros and cons of each one in practice. The prices of the products, consulted in online stores in June, were in the range of R$50 to R$70 for silicone models, from R$115 to R$160 for pans and from R$190 to R$230 for electric popcorn makers. Electric popcorn makers Electric popcorn maker working. Laís Ribeiro 👍Pros: Popcorn always at the right point. Healthier as it does not require oil or butter for cooking. Very easy to clean: as nothing sticks inside, just wait for it to cool and wipe with a dry cloth to remove grain and popcorn residue, if there is any left. 👎 Cons: Salt or other seasonings do not stick to the popcorn, as no fat is used in cooking. It gets very dry. Most models are small and make little popcorn at a time. 💡Tips: 🍿You cannot throw anything other than corn inside the electric popcorn maker. 🧂An alternative to making the popcorn made with this equipment really salty is to use liquid salt, in spray form. A 250 ml bottle costs around R$16 in online stores. 🧈The measuring cap can be used to melt butter and pour it over the popcorn once ready (which helps to make it less dry). Check the manual to see if your model allows this use. Britânia Pop Time electric popcorn maker Philco electric popcorn maker PPIE03A popcorn pans Popcorn maker: just don't add too much butter to avoid burning Henrique Martin/g1 👍Pros: Salt and seasonings stick easily. Popcorn tastes better when cooked in oil or butter. Can prepare portion sizes suitable for large groups. 👎 Cons: You have to wash the greasy pan afterwards. Less healthy, as it contains oil or butter. Popcorn takes longer to prepare. You can burn the popcorn if you don't pay attention. 💡Tips: 🍿 The crank isn't there for nothing – it helps move the corn grains and reduce the leftovers that remain unpopped. 🧐 Models with a glass lid help you better monitor the process and avoid burning the popcorn. 🔥Using low heat is recommended so that the oil does not burn too quickly. Brinox Pic Poc cherry MTA with glass lid Silicone popcorn makers (for microwaves) Microwave silicone popcorn maker Henrique Martin/g1 👍Pros: Good for small portions. You may or may not use fat for cooking. Fastest of all. 👎 Cons: More tedious cleaning when using oil/fat. Setting the correct cooking time depends on each microwave. Cooking pot can be used to serve popcorn, but it stays very hot for longer after removing from the microwave. 💡Tips: You need to pay attention to the interval between popping so as not to burn the popcorn. If the pops are far apart, it is best to turn off the microwave to end cooking. Some popcorn is oilier than others and can burn a little, others are just right. It's a matter of trial and error. Maxcorn microwave silicone popcorn maker Uny Home silicone microwave popcorn maker Full house at the World Cup? See which is the best popcorn maker to watch games with friends and family Stockking/Magnific This report was produced with total editorial independence by our team of specialized journalists and collaborators. If the reader chooses to purchase a product from the links provided, Globo will be able to earn revenue through commercial partnerships. We clarify that Globo does not have any control or responsibility regarding the eventual purchasing experience, even through the links provided. Questions or complaints regarding the product purchased and/or the purchase, payment and delivery process must be directed directly to the responsible retailer.