Schneider's Gourmet World - Popcorn Kernels

The brand calls this bag The Original. It is commercial popcorn seed, 900 grams, about 2 pounds. A half cup is rated for 8 batches. The shop price is $6.50.

Wes and Rachel Peters run Schneider's Gourmet World from Neuanlage, Saskatchewan. The seed's farm is not named. The page claims 3 to 4 extra cups of popped corn against another seed.

Popped kernels should show finger-like extensions, not a closed fist. In the Theatre II, husks stay in the pot. Do not store the seed in a frost-free freezer. Shelf life is 1 year.

Product Highlights

  • •Shop tags include no gluten and non-GMO
  • •Marketplace price for this original bag is $9
  • •A mushroom-style seed is a different listing and is currently sold out
  • •Husk stays in the Theatre II pot when the suggested oil is used
  • •SKU on the SaskMade original listing is SASM291
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Our Canadian score

Limited Canadian ties

Origin unverified

Company’s own label claim: “Proudly Canadian”

The Peters family runs this brand from Neuanlage. This bag is commercial popcorn seed at 900 grams. The farm that grew the seed is unnamed.

Score breakdown (40% evidenced, low confidence)

Manufacturing30% of scoreNo data
Ingredients / Materials25% of scoreNo data
Brand Ownership20% of score100/100

“Today, Schneider's Gourmet World is owned and operated by Wes and Rachel Peters.”

Headquarters10% of score100/100

“Today, Schneider's operates from Neuanlage, SK, selling wholesale and direct to customers all across Canada.”

Canadian Workforce6% of score50/100

“Alongside them, two dedicated full-time employees help keep things popping.”

Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of score100/100

“We're always experimenting with new and exciting flavour combinations, while staying true to the classics.”

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Owned By
Wes and Rachel Peters
Based In
Neuanlage, Saskatchewan
Weight
900 g
Price
$6.50
Half cup
8 batches
Shelf life
1 year

Product Information

Dietary Information

Gluten-free
Shelf life 1 year when stored correctly. Do not keep kernels in a frost-free freezer, which pulls out moisture.

Additional Details

  • Style:The Original
  • Mushroom Seed:separate SKU, out of stock on the brand shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Schneider's Gourmet World popcorn kernels grown in Canada?

Schneider's Gourmet World popcorn kernels page calls the corn commercial seed. It does not name a farm, though the company is based in Neuanlage.

How much seed is in Schneider's original popcorn bag?

Schneider's original popcorn bag weighs 900 grams, also printed as 2 pounds. Usage listed is a half cup for eight pops.

Why does Schneider's say its popcorn pops bigger?

The page says a half cup yields 3 to 4 more cups of popped corn than a different seed, with finger-like extensions.

How should Schneider's popcorn kernels be stored?

Up to 1 year. Keep them out of a frost-free freezer, because that pulls moisture from the seed.

What do Schneider's original popcorn kernels cost?

Schneider's original popcorn kernels are $6.50 on the brand shop. The marketplace listing is $9.