We are of the Chio Popcorn thrilled. It has now got around with the kids know that it's the best popcorn far and wide are with us - therefore collect the now more frequently with us ^^ So if no mass gatherings at home may suffer, should rather refrain from this Popcorn, hihi However, most kids go more from the sweet version, although there is this one also from time to time for a change! We like the popcorn best when it is cooked at low wattage. It then takes a minute longer indeed, but tastes much better and there is no charred popcorn. We usually prepare at 560 watts and allow the bag approximately 3-3.5 minutes in there (one has to hear if it stops popping). It is important that the bag is on the turntable so that it can rotate about the whole time. Then there is no black popcorn. In our preparation not popping usually about 10-15 grains, the rest tastes himmlich well.