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Ingredients
- 70g Popcorn kernels (readily available from supermarkets & health food shops)
- 70g golden syrup (corn Syrup)
- 35g runny honey
- 40g golden caster sugar
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- 70g salted butter
- 1 tablespoon mixed spice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 222g | |
| Calories 986 | |
| Calories from Fat 527 | 53% |
| Total Fat 59.91g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 36.43g | 146% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium 468mg | 20% |
| Potassium 325mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 104.67g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 32% |
| Sugars 33.97g | 23% |
| Protein 9.62g | 15% |
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