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I think I am like most of us here, I seek heat in just about everything I eat. So when I had the chance to try Dave’s Insanity Corn I was stoked. I’ve had Hot Nuts ( easy on the jokes! ) a couple of times, tried just about every so called “Hot” product from the grocery stores, and even put hot spices and Tabasco on popcorn before, but it always fell short and/or felt fake. As this sub-category of hot food grows, you should put this popcorn on your list.
Ingredients: Yellow popcorn, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, pepper, spices, natural and artificial flavorings

I quickly tore the package open, briefly scanned the directions ( I’m a guy, I don’t need directions! ), luckily my microwave has a “POPCORN” button, and awaited my surprise. Once the pops began, the smell of the popcorn started to fill the kitchen. I love that smell. I did not pick up any spicy/hot/peppery smells while in the micro, but once I opened the door it hit me and hit me hard. It was cool because it was strong enough to make me cough, in the real world that might not be the reaction one would look for but here in our Cartoon Blog World, we live for the extreme!
“Insanity Popcorn may be the hottest popcorn on the planet. In fact, I’m surprised it doesn’t pop without a microwave. Enjoy the great flavor with care.”
Between the coughs, came the awesome smell of the spices and pepper, enough to make your mouth water. I ripped into the bag and popped a couple of pieces in my mouth, warm popcorn…..mmmmmm! The Insanity Corn packs some nice heat, the more you eat the hotter it gets. It gave me a first-rate total mouth warmth that lasted nicely. I was a very happy guy!

I made the Dave’s Gourmet Insanity Corn for the Sunday night game where my Chicago Bears handed the Seahawks a pretty good sized butt-whipping! So I would have to say I was in a pretty good mood with the game going our way. But not taking anything away from the Insanity Corn, it was excellent. Practically every kernel popped fully, the popcorn was a good average size and all in all very tasty. Beer, Popcorn, and Football- God Bless America!
Packaging/Label: 8 out of 10
Aroma: 8 out of 10
Taste: 9 out of 10
Heat: 8 out of 10
Overall: 9 out of 10
Dave’s Gourmet, Inc.
2000 McKinnon Ave., Bldg. 428, #5
San Francisco, CA 94124-1621
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Posted by: Vic - Categories: Hot Food Reviews, Hot Sauce Stuff
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32 Comments »
Daniel on 10/8/2006 at 11:01 am said:
Was there an extract used/taste?
Hey Daniel, extract is not listed in the ingredients- so I would have to say no. There is no extract taste either, some oily residue left on the bag, but that is the partially hydrogenated soybean oil- just like any microwave popcorn has, it’s a major additive in just about every version/flavor.
Go bears! Great review, Vic-
Where did you pick this up? I’m guessing it’s not available up here in Canada, just may be worth a trip down to Buffalo!
Al on 10/8/2006 at 12:16 pm said:
Where did you pick this up? I’m guessing it’s not available up here in Canada, just may be worth a trip down to Buffalo!
Al, click on the link to Dave’s Gourmet site:
Al on 10/8/2006 at 12:16 pm said:
Where did you pick this up? I’m guessing it’s not available up here in Canada, just may be worth a trip down to Buffalo!
Al,
It depends on where you live. We have it on our site and we sell it in our stores in Calgary and Saskatoon.
Taste the 4th Sense on Danforth may carry it in TO, but you’d have to call them and find out. We can get it to you most for sure.
It’s a good mover. People like the taste and Vic’s review is bang on exactly correct, it’s a good product.
Uncle Big on 10/8/2006 at 2:19 pm said:
Al,
It depends on where you live. We have it on our site and we sell it in our stores in Calgary and Saskatoon.
Taste the 4th Sense on Danforth may carry it in TO, but you’d have to call them and find out. We can get it to you most for sure.
It’s a good mover. People like the taste and Vic’s review is bang on exactly correct, it’s a good product.
Thanks Uncle Big! How’s everything with you? Your transition/move go well, are you all set and runnin’ smooth? Hopefully it’s doing well for you! ![]()
Lee@DC on 10/8/2006 at 12:03 pm said:
Go bears! Great review, Vic-
Da Bears!! Kickin’ Tail so far today!! 27 - 0 @ the half, Sorry Bills fans…
Vic on 10/8/2006 at 2:29 pm said:
Thanks Uncle Big! How’s everything with you? Your transition/move go well, are you all set and runnin’ smooth? Hopefully it’s doing well for you!
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Hey Vic,
All is well in Bridge City, thanks for asking.
We opened the doors on Monday and we’ve had a huge response already. Saskatoon is a BBQ and Salsa city I’m quickly learning, it’s different from Calgary in that regard.
People are very warm to the idea of a fiery foods store and even warmer after they leave!!
I’ve got samples going all the time and I’ve floored a couple of people with the Uncle Big’s Killer Sauce and some Black Mamba samples. God I love this business and liability waivers too!!
I’ve had most of the community association in to welcome us to the community as well.
They say you can never go home…that’s not true at least in this case. It’s good to be back in my home province after 16 years in Alberta.
This week ended badly though, my grandpa died on Friday night. That was a real bummer for me and Mrs. Uncle Big to hear.
We’ve got lots of good stuff happening to outweigh that bad and to keep my mind occupied though. I’m working on a line of t-shirts, hats and even touques to keep my bald head warm this winter.
Chin up, all that, it’s good to be alive and making hot sauce, that’s all I know.
Have a good one buddy.
-Big
Uncle Big on 10/8/2006 at 3:00 pm said:
Hey Vic,
All is well in Bridge City, thanks for asking.
We opened the doors on Monday and we’ve had a huge response already. Saskatoon is a BBQ and Salsa city I’m quickly learning, it’s different from Calgary in that regard.
People are very warm to the idea of a fiery foods store and even warmer after they leave!!
I’ve got samples going all the time and I’ve floored a couple of people with the Uncle Big’s Killer Sauce and some Black Mamba samples. God I love this business and liability waivers too!!
I’ve had most of the community association in to welcome us to the community as well.
They say you can never go home…that’s not true at least in this case. It’s good to be back in my home province after 16 years in Alberta.
This week ended badly though, my grandpa died on Friday night. That was a real bummer for me and Mrs. Uncle Big to hear.
We’ve got lots of good stuff happening to outweigh that bad and to keep my mind occupied though. I’m working on a line of t-shirts, hats and even touques to keep my bald head warm this winter.
Chin up, all that, it’s good to be alive and making hot sauce, that’s all I know.
Have a good one buddy.
-Big
Hey UB, So sorry to hear about your grandfather. I know when I lost mine it was one of the worst losses I would endure, so you have my deepest condolences.
On the flip side, everything else sounds like its going great for you and Mrs. UB. Glad to hear the new store is a hit.
This week ended badly though, my grandpa died on Friday night. That was a real bummer for me and Mrs. Uncle Big to hear.
Our Condolences to the Lowenberg Family. Wishing ya nothing but the best during this time of mourning.
Scotty B
Scotty B’s Gourmet Hot Sauces
UB Our Condolences from Jungle Jim’s
kristi on 10/8/2006 at 3:05 pm said:
Hey UB, So sorry to hear about your grandfather. I know when I lost mine it was one of the worst losses I would endure, so you have my deepest condolences.
On the flip side, everything else sounds like its going great for you and Mrs. UB. Glad to hear the new store is a hit.
Hey Kristi,
Thanks for the condolences. My family is visiting this weekend for Canada Turkey Day so it’s good to have that support system here.
I was telling Anthony last night that I’m feeling this Catholic guilt (me not Catholic either) about not seeing Gramps more often. I moved back to Sask. to see family more, but we’ve been so wrapped up in the new store and getting our business settled that I haven’t been able to make the rounds yet, and now, it’s too late. That makes me sad.
On a happier note, we should have THT product up here next week! Can’t wait. Lorien (Mrs. Uncle Big) is anxiously awaiting the Jersey Girl Beat Down and Cry Baby. She’s been asking (read whining) when it’s going to arrive. I can’t wait either, who am I kidding. Girl Power baby!!
Take care-
-Big
Scotty B’s Hot Sauces on 10/8/2006 at 3:12 pm said:
This week ended badly though, my grandpa died on Friday night. That was a real bummer for me and Mrs. Uncle Big to hear.
Our Condolences to the Lowenberg Family. Wishing ya nothing but the best during this time of mourning.
Scotty B
Scotty B’s Gourmet Hot Sauces
Thanks big man, much appreciated.
I still need pricing from you. Can you hook me up soon?
Take care
-Big
Bret on 10/8/2006 at 3:16 pm said:
UB Our Condolences from Jungle Jim’s
Thanks Bret. How’s the Canadian sauces selling??
Haven’t heard from you in a while, mind you I’ve been busier than a two dollar hooker on payday, so I haven’t got in touch with you either.
We should talk. Droolin’ Devil labels are almost approved by the bar code guys. I can get them down to you before Xmas for sure.
Take care
-Big
Uncle Big on 10/8/2006 at 3:52 pm said:
Thanks Bret. How’s the Canadian sauces selling??
Haven’t heard from you in a while, mind you I’ve been busier than a two dollar hooker on payday, so I haven’t got in touch with you either.
We should talk. Droolin’ Devil labels are almost approved by the bar code guys. I can get them down to you before Xmas for sure.
Take care
-Big
Damn I need to raise my price I only charge $1.00. It’s all good.
Big, Sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest condolences from my family to yours…………………..VW
Bret on 10/8/2006 at 4:19 pm said:
Damn I need to raise my price I only charge $1.00. It’s all good.
But that’s why I keep coming back- bargin basement pricing!!!! ![]()
Jungle Jim’s hot sauce demo update. 623 bottles of hot sauce sold in in 2 days. That’s a sh#% load. Lots of fun.
Bret on 10/8/2006 at 4:19 pm said:
Damn I need to raise my price I only charge $1.00. It’s all good.
Like I always say, I may be easy, but I ain’t cheap!! LOL.
623 bottles in two days??? Great googley moogley. That’s a lot of sauce.
I hope there’s some Canadian content in there. LOL.
Take care,
Big
Vic on 10/8/2006 at 4:37 pm said:
Big, Sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest condolences from my family to yours…………………..VW
Thanks Vic,
The intial shock is wearing off.
The funeral is Saturday and I’m a pallbearer so not only will I be sweating like a horse because I haven’t been in a church since Clinton was in office so the nerves will be on edge, but I’ll probably be emotional too and nobody likes a sobbing sweaty fat guy now do they? Oh well.
Customers!! Gotta run.
Take care,
Big
Uncle Big on 10/8/2006 at 5:25 pm said:
Thanks Vic,
The intial shock is wearing off.
The funeral is Saturday and I’m a pallbearer so not only will I be sweating like a horse because I haven’t been in a church since Clinton was in office so the nerves will be on edge, but I’ll probably be emotional too and nobody likes a sobbing sweaty fat guy now do they? Oh well.
Customers!! Gotta run.
Take care,
Big
Yeah my friend, I know about the “sweaty fat guy” thing, all to well brother. Been ther since about the third or fourth grade- it’s good to be me!! ![]()
Vic on 10/8/2006 at 5:37 pm said:
Yeah my friend, I know about the “sweaty fat guy” thing, all to well brother. Been ther since about the third or fourth grade- it’s good to be me!!
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Bless you sweaty fat guy. I hear that
Bret on 10/8/2006 at 5:49 pm said:
Bless you sweaty fat guy. I hear that
That’s right…..never said we weren’t Big Sexy Bee-otch’z ![]()
Does that popcorn leave a sweet taste in your mouth with a 40 to 7 win by DA BEARS!!!!
PEPPERMAN on 10/8/2006 at 6:15 pm said:
Does that popcorn leave a sweet taste in your mouth with a 40 to 7 win by DA BEARS!!!!
Oh Hell Yeah!! With out a doubt, loving this season so far!! As a true Bears fan since the 80’s, we have not had a whole heck of a lot of great seasons overall- so I’ll take it when I can get it, if you know what I mean!!!
Bret on 10/8/2006 at 4:39 pm said:
Jungle Jim’s hot sauce demo update. 623 bottles of hot sauce sold in in 2 days. That’s a sh#% load. Lots of fun.
Well I better stop dragging my feet and get ya those sauces, Huh Bret!!
Scotty B
The funeral is Saturday and I’m a pallbearer so not only will I be sweating like a horse because I haven’t been in a church since Clinton was in office so the nerves will be on edge
Funny thing Big, Church’s seem to make me sweat too!! Its not that I don’t believe in God, church’s just seem to make me skiddish.
Scotty B
Scotty B’s Hot Sauces on 10/8/2006 at 8:46 pm said:
Well I better stop dragging my feet and get ya those sauces, Huh Bret!!
Scotty B
I’ll be waiting.
Leroy on 10/8/2006 at 9:17 pm said:
I’ll be waiting.
Leroy get out of here.
Uncle Big on 10/8/2006 at 3:00 pm said:
Hey Vic,
All is well in Bridge City, thanks for asking.
We opened the doors on Monday and we’ve had a huge response already. Saskatoon is a BBQ and Salsa city I’m quickly learning, it’s different from Calgary in that regard.
People are very warm to the idea of a fiery foods store and even warmer after they leave!!
I’ve got samples going all the time and I’ve floored a couple of people with the Uncle Big’s Killer Sauce and some Black Mamba samples. God I love this business and liability waivers too!!
I’ve had most of the community association in to welcome us to the community as well.
They say you can never go home…that’s not true at least in this case. It’s good to be back in my home province after 16 years in Alberta.
This week ended badly though, my grandpa died on Friday night. That was a real bummer for me and Mrs. Uncle Big to hear.
We’ve got lots of good stuff happening to outweigh that bad and to keep my mind occupied though. I’m working on a line of t-shirts, hats and even touques to keep my bald head warm this winter.
Chin up, all that, it’s good to be alive and making hot sauce, that’s all I know.
Have a good one buddy.
-Big
Sorry Uncle Big! It is never easy to lose a grandparent. My thoughts are with you!
Sorry to here about your grandpa Uncle Big. Hope the family is doing well.
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Was there an extract used/taste?