Low Calorie Grain Snacks: Indiam Popcorn, the Cream Classic That’s Quietly Winning Shelves

I spent last week tasting Indiam Popcorn’s latest run in a cream flavor, and—small confession—I finished the sample bag before my notes. That’s always a sign. The product is made by Hebei Cici Co., Ltd., from 33 Gongye Road, Jinzhou City, Hebei, China, and it sits neatly in the baked-popcorn niche that’s growing faster than most people realize.

Why the buzz now?

Clean label, low-calorie, and portion-controlled 22 g bags. Retail buyers keep telling me they want “movie-night comfort, office-safe nutrition.” This SKU ticks both: non-GMO, gluten-free, zero trans fat, and no artificial flavors. It’s baked, not oil-greasy, and the cream flavor profile is subtle—more dairy-smooth than sugary-sweet, which matters for repeat purchases.

Process flow (real-world, not just brochure)

• Materials: Non-GMO corn kernels, vegetable oil, seasoning system with natural cream flavor notes; food-grade packaging film (nitrogen-flush capable).
• Method: Hot-air popping (baked category), light oil misting, precision seasoning tumble, inline metal detection, and weight-checking.
• Testing standards: ISO22000 FSMS and HACCP verification; routine microbiology (TPC, yeast/mold), moisture control; FDA-compliant labeling checks.
• Service life: ≈12 months sealed at ≤25°C, RH
• Industries: Grocery and convenience, airline catering, office micro-markets, vending, and e-commerce multipacks.

Product specifications (field-ready)

Applications and what buyers report

Airlines like the tidy portion, offices like the low-cal “3 p.m. fix,” and convenience stores say the matte-finish pack photographs well for apps. Many customers say the cream flavor “feels premium without being heavy,” which, to be honest, is what you want in a daily snack.

Vendor comparison (what I see in tenders)

Customization and OEM

They accept OEM: private label artwork, case counts, even fine-tuning the cream flavor intensity and sweetness curve. Nitrogen flush levels and film specs can be discussed for longer routes—useful if you ship to humid zones.

Mini case studies

• Independent café chain: Swapped sugary bars for this 22 g pack; sell-through rose ≈18% month-on-month, staff cited “less crumb mess.”
• Regional supermarket: End-cap test with mixed flavors; cream flavor hit top-2 in repeat scans within 6 weeks, aided by family-friendly profile.

Bottom line

It’s a steady, category-correct product: clean label, portion-friendly, and quietly premium. If you need a safe bet for office, airline, or convenience sets—without price drama—this one is, actually, easy to recommend.

Authoritative citations

1. ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain: https://www.iso.org/standard/65464.html
2. U.S. FDA Food Labeling (21 CFR Part 101): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101
3. Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969) and HACCP Annex: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius
4. Codex Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (CXS 1-1985): https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius