Gold Medal Original Flavacol #2045 Popcorn Seasoning Salt – 35 oz Carton

Product Overview

Gold Medal Original Flavacol #2045 is a fine-flake popcorn seasoning salt produced by Gold Medal Products Co. The configuration associated with ASIN B004W8LT10 is a 35-ounce carton intended for seasoning popcorn during preparation or after popping. Gold Medal identifies the product as model #2045 and packages the commercial format in 35-ounce cartons.

Unlike conventional table salt, Flavacol uses a fine flake structure designed to distribute across popcorn more readily than larger salt crystals. The original formula combines salt with artificial flavor and synthetic yellow coloring. Gold Medal states that the current Original Flavacol recipe contains no added monosodium glutamate, commonly abbreviated as MSG.

The manufacturer recommends using a small measured quantity with popcorn kernels and popping oil before cooking so the seasoning disperses throughout the batch. Flavacol can also be applied to other savory foods where a fine salt and buttery-style flavor are appropriate. Because the product is concentrated and sodium is its principal nutritional component, portion measurement is important. Gold Medal recommends storing unopened cartons in a clean, dry, odor-free environment below 90°F and lists an unopened shelf life of up to two years when properly stored.

Product Information

Identification

Physical and Package Information

Ingredient Information

Product Identifier Summary

Model Number

The model number identifies a particular product within Gold Medal’s concession-supply catalog. Model #2045 distinguishes Original Flavacol from other Flavacol formulas, package sizes, and related seasoning products.

MPN

A Manufacturer Part Number is used to identify a specific commercial item in manufacturer, distributor, and inventory systems. For this product, Gold Medal uses the #2045 designation as its product number.

UPC

A Universal Product Code is a 12-digit barcode used for retail and inventory identification. A package-level UPC is omitted because an exact current UPC for this single 35-ounce carton could not be verified consistently across authoritative sources.

EAN

An EAN is an international barcode identifier commonly used outside North America. A verified EAN for this exact package is omitted rather than inferred from other carton or case configurations.

GTIN

A Global Trade Item Number is part of an international product-identification system. Different packaging levels, such as individual cartons and full cases, can carry different GTIN values, so one is not assigned here without package-specific verification.

ASIN

The ASIN identifies the online catalog record supplied as the research source. It distinguishes this product listing from other Flavacol varieties, case quantities, and package sizes.

ISBN

ISBN identifiers are used for books and certain published media. They do not apply to food-seasoning products.

Common Uses

• Seasoning freshly popped popcorn
• Adding seasoning during commercial popcorn preparation
• Combining with popcorn kernels and popping oil before cooking
• Seasoning popcorn prepared in kettle-style machines
• Seasoning stovetop popcorn
• Seasoning compatible air-popped popcorn after cooking
• Adding salty, buttery-style flavor to potatoes
• Adding seasoning to selected cooked vegetables
• Use in concession stands, cinemas, stadiums, event venues, and home kitchens

Maintenance and Care

Flavacol should be stored in conditions that protect it from moisture, heat, odors, and contamination. Gold Medal recommends keeping the product below 90°F in a clean, dry, odor-free environment.

The carton includes a folding dispensing spout. Closing the carton between uses helps limit exposure to humidity, which can cause salt products to clump.

• Store below 90°F.
• Keep the carton in a dry location.
• Protect the seasoning from strong odors.
• Close the dispensing spout after use.
• Use clean, dry measuring utensils.
• Avoid introducing water or cooking oil directly into the carton.
• Check the carton for lot or date information when monitoring stored inventory.
• Discard the product if the package becomes contaminated or damaged.

Safety Information

Original Flavacol is a concentrated salt-based seasoning. Sodium intake should be considered when determining portion size, especially for people following sodium-restricted dietary guidance.

• Measure the seasoning rather than applying large quantities without portion control.
• Review the current package ingredient statement before use if food sensitivities or dietary restrictions apply.
• The original formula contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6.
• Keep the package dry and protected from contamination.
• Follow ordinary food-handling practices when using the product in commercial or home kitchens.
• Use manufacturer instructions as the controlling source if the formulation or label changes.

Technical Specifications

Product History

Flavacol is part of Gold Medal Products Co.’s long-running popcorn and concession-supply business. Gold Medal Products Co. was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1931 and produces equipment, ingredients, and supplies for popcorn and other concession foods.

Original Flavacol became one of the company’s established popcorn seasoning products and is identified as model #2045. The original formulation uses fine-flake salt, buttery-style flavor, and yellow coloring to provide both seasoning and visible color to prepared popcorn.

Gold Medal has expanded the Flavacol family with additional formulations developed for different ingredient and operational preferences. Related products include Premier Flavacol, Better Buttery Flavacol, Color-Free Flavacol, Reduced Sodium Flavacol, Simply Flavacol, and specialty flavor variations.

Original Flavacol remains available in several commercial package sizes, including the 35-ounce carton represented on this page. Larger bulk formats are also produced for high-volume concession operations.

Key Features

• Fine-flake salt structure
• Designed specifically for popcorn seasoning
• Original Gold Medal Flavacol formula
• 35-ounce carton
• Artificial buttery-style flavor
• FD&C Yellow No. 5 coloring
• FD&C Yellow No. 6 coloring
• No added MSG in the current manufacturer-described recipe
• Folding carton spout for dispensing
• Can be combined with kernels and oil before popping
• Suitable for commercial concession and home popcorn preparation
• Up to two-year unopened shelf life under recommended storage conditions

Package Contents

• One 35-ounce carton of Gold Medal Original Flavacol #2045 Popcorn Seasoning Salt

Compatibility

Popcorn Machines

Flavacol can be used with commercial and home popcorn machines when the machine’s preparation process allows seasoning to be combined with kernels and oil. Equipment instructions should take priority if a manufacturer restricts ingredients that may be placed in the kettle.

Stovetop Popcorn

The seasoning can be mixed with popcorn kernels and appropriate popping oil during stovetop preparation. Because Flavacol is concentrated, measured amounts provide better portion control than free-pouring.

Air-Popped Popcorn

Flavacol can be applied after air popping. A small amount of oil or another food-compatible surface coating can help fine seasoning adhere when popcorn is otherwise very dry.

Popcorn Oils

The product can be used with oils suitable for popcorn preparation. The choice of oil affects the final flavor independently from the seasoning itself.

Other Foods

Gold Medal identifies potatoes and vegetables among additional foods that can be seasoned with Flavacol. Its fine salt structure allows it to function as a savory seasoning outside popcorn preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product is B004W8LT10?

B004W8LT10 identifies a catalog record for Gold Medal Original Flavacol #2045 Popcorn Seasoning Salt in a 35-ounce carton.

What is the Gold Medal product number?

The manufacturer identifies Original Flavacol by product number #2045.

What is Flavacol?

Flavacol is a fine-flake seasoning salt formulated primarily for popcorn. It combines salt with flavor and coloring ingredients.

How is Flavacol different from ordinary table salt?

Gold Medal describes Flavacol as using fine salt flakes rather than the larger crystal structure typical of table salt. The smaller flakes distribute differently across popcorn surfaces.

How much is in this carton?

The carton contains 35 ounces of seasoning.

Is Flavacol only salt?

No. The original formula also contains artificial flavor and color additives.

What coloring does Original Flavacol contain?

The documented original formulation uses FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6.

Does Original Flavacol contain MSG?

Gold Medal currently identifies Original Flavacol as an MSG-free recipe.

Does Flavacol contain butter?

The original formula is documented as containing artificial flavor rather than being identified simply as butter. The physical package ingredient statement should be checked for the current formulation.

Why is Flavacol yellow?

The original formulation contains synthetic yellow color additives that contribute to the color of seasoned popcorn.

Is this the color-free version?

No. Original Flavacol #2045 contains coloring. Gold Medal sells a separate Color-Free Flavacol product.

Is this Premier Flavacol?

No. Premier Flavacol is a separate formulation. This page covers Original Flavacol #2045.

Is this Reduced Sodium Flavacol?

No. Gold Medal produces a separate reduced-sodium version. Original #2045 is not identified as the reduced-sodium formula.

Is this Simply Flavacol?

No. Simply Flavacol is a separate formulation made without artificial flavors or synthetic colors. Original #2045 uses a different formula.

How much Flavacol should be used for popcorn?

Gold Medal recommends approximately one-half teaspoon with 8 ounces of popcorn kernels and oil as a preparation reference.

Should Flavacol be added before or after popping?

The manufacturer’s recommended method mixes Flavacol with kernels and oil before popping. It can also be added to already-popped popcorn.

Can too much Flavacol be used?

Yes. Because the product is concentrated and salt is its main ingredient, excessive amounts can make food very salty and substantially increase sodium content.

Can Flavacol be used in a commercial popcorn machine?

Yes. It is widely formulated for concession popcorn preparation. The specific popcorn machine’s operating instructions should still be followed.

Can it be used in a home popcorn machine?

Yes, when the machine allows seasoning during preparation. Users should follow the equipment manufacturer’s instructions regarding what may be placed in the kettle.

Can Flavacol be used on stovetop popcorn?

Yes. It can be combined with kernels and oil during stovetop preparation.

Can it be used on air-popped popcorn?

Yes. It can be applied after popping, although a dry popcorn surface may hold less seasoning without a small amount of oil or another suitable coating.

Can Flavacol be sprinkled directly onto popcorn?

Yes. Its fine-flake structure allows it to function as a direct seasoning, although the manufacturer also recommends adding it during popping.

Can it be used on foods other than popcorn?

Yes. Gold Medal specifically identifies potatoes and vegetables as examples of other foods that can be seasoned with Flavacol.

Does it need refrigeration?

No refrigeration requirement is documented. The manufacturer recommends a clean, dry, odor-free storage location below 90°F.

How should the carton be stored?

Keep it dry, closed between uses, protected from odors, and below the manufacturer’s recommended storage temperature.

How long does unopened Flavacol last?

Gold Medal states that unopened product can remain fresh for up to two years when stored under its recommended conditions.

What happens if the seasoning gets wet?

Moisture can cause salt-based seasonings to clump and can increase contamination risk. Water should not be introduced into the carton.

Why does Flavacol use fine flakes?

The fine-flake form creates a different surface area and distribution pattern than larger salt crystals, allowing the seasoning to spread more readily over popcorn.

Does the carton have a shaker lid?

The manufacturer describes a folding carton spout for dispensing rather than a conventional plastic shaker lid.

Is the carton resealable?

The folding spout can be closed after dispensing, but the carton is not a hermetically sealed reusable container after opening.

Can Flavacol replace regular salt in a popcorn recipe?

It can provide the salt component, but it also contributes artificial flavor and yellow coloring. Recipes should therefore account for those additional characteristics.

Does it make popcorn taste buttery without adding butter?

The seasoning provides a buttery-style flavor, but its flavor is not equivalent to adding actual melted butter or butter oil. Oils and toppings can independently change the final flavor.

Does Flavacol contain calories?

Published nutrition records generally identify negligible calories per small seasoning serving. The current physical carton should be used as the controlling nutrition source because serving-size labeling can change.

Is Flavacol high in sodium?

Yes. It is primarily a salt product, so sodium is the main nutritional consideration. Small measured portions are appropriate when controlling sodium intake.

Why are nutrition values different on some websites?

Public databases sometimes use different serving sizes or older label data. Nutrition should be compared using the same serving quantity, and the current package should take priority.

What is Yellow No. 5?

FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic food color permitted for regulated food use in the United States. It is also known as tartrazine.

What is Yellow No. 6?

FD&C Yellow No. 6 is another synthetic food color used to produce yellow-to-orange coloring in foods.

Does the product have an allergen statement?

Allergen and ingredient information should be checked directly on the current physical carton because manufacturing and labeling can change.

Is Flavacol vegan?

This page does not assign a vegan certification because an authoritative package-specific vegan certification for Original #2045 was not verified.

Is Flavacol gluten free?

This page does not assign a gluten-free certification without a current package-specific manufacturer statement or certification.

Is Original Flavacol halal?

Gold Medal certification records have listed Flavacol among certified products during applicable certification periods. Current certification status should be verified against the manufacturer’s active certificate when this requirement is important.

Is Original Flavacol kosher?

Gold Medal has maintained kosher certification records covering concession products. Current certification for a specific production lot should be checked using active manufacturer documentation when required.

Why is the product number important?

The #2045 designation separates Original Flavacol from related Flavacol recipes with different ingredients, sodium levels, colors, or package formats.

Are all Flavacol varieties the same?

No. Gold Medal produces multiple formulas, including Original, Premier, Better Buttery, Color-Free, Reduced Sodium, Simply Flavacol, and specialty varieties.

Can the different Flavacol versions use different ingredients?

Yes. Some versions alter coloring, flavor, sodium level, or other formulation characteristics. Their product numbers should be checked before comparing ingredients.

How can the exact version be identified?

Check the product name and Gold Medal product number on the carton. Original Flavacol is identified as #2045.

Buying Considerations

Concentrated Salt Content

Flavacol is primarily salt and is intended to be used in small quantities. Measuring the seasoning is especially important for people monitoring sodium intake.

Artificial Colors

Original #2045 contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6. Consumers who avoid synthetic colors should distinguish it from other Flavacol formulations designed without these ingredients.

Flavor Formulation

The original formula uses artificial flavor. Gold Medal offers other Flavacol products with different ingredient profiles, so products sharing the Flavacol name should not be treated as interchangeable.

Package Size

A 35-ounce carton represents a relatively large quantity because typical popcorn recipes use only a small measured amount at a time. Storage conditions and expected usage rate should therefore be considered.

Popcorn Equipment

Commercial machines generally accommodate seasoning during popping, but individual equipment instructions should be followed. Some home appliances prohibit adding salt or oil directly to specific internal components.

Storage Environment

The seasoning should remain dry and protected from odors. Kitchens or concession areas with high humidity may require additional care to prevent clumping after the carton is opened.

Customer Feedback Summary

This section summarizes recurring themes reported in publicly available customer feedback. These observations are generalized user experiences and are not verified product specifications.

Commonly Praised Aspects

• Users frequently report that a small measured quantity provides substantial seasoning for a batch of popcorn.
• The fine texture is commonly described as spreading more evenly than coarse table salt.
• Many users associate the flavor and color with concession-style or cinema-style popcorn.
• The large carton size is often considered convenient for frequent popcorn preparation.
• Users commonly report success when adding the seasoning to kernels and oil before popping.
• The product is frequently used in both commercial popcorn machines and home preparation methods.

Commonly Reported Limitations

• The seasoning can become excessively salty when it is not measured carefully.
• Some users prefer products without artificial colors and therefore choose other Flavacol formulations.
• The 35-ounce carton may be more product than occasional popcorn makers use within a short period.
• Fine seasoning can clump if exposed to moisture or high humidity.
• The carton package is less resistant to moisture than a sealed plastic container.
• Individual preferences for buttery-style flavor intensity vary considerably.

Customer experiences depend on popcorn quantity, oil choice, preparation method, seasoning amount, storage conditions, and personal taste preferences.

Related Products

• Gold Medal Premier Flavacol #2500: A related Flavacol formulation produced without synthetic colors.
• Gold Medal Better Buttery Flavacol: A Flavacol variety formulated with a stronger buttery-style flavor profile.
• Gold Medal Color-Free Flavacol #2419: A version produced without artificial coloring.
• Gold Medal Reduced Sodium Flavacol: A separate formulation with reduced sodium compared with Original Flavacol.
• Gold Medal Simply Flavacol: A formulation made without artificial flavors or synthetic colors.
• Gold Medal Ghost Pepper Flavacol: A specialty spicy variation in the Flavacol product family.

Last Updated

August 8, 2026