Powder for coating popcorn comprising allulose and method for preparation thereof

The present disclosure relates to powder for coating popcorn comprising allulose, refined salt, and an emulsifying agent; a method for preparing powder for coating popcorn, which comprises mixing allulose, refined salt, and an emulsifying agent; a method for preparing popcorn, which comprises mixing the powder for coating popcorn, corn, and edible oil and fat to prepare a mixture, and frying the mixture; popcorn comprising the powder for coating popcorn; a method for improving the mouthfeel of popcorn, comprising mixing the powder for coating popcorn, corn, and edible oil and fat to prepare a mixture, and frying the mixture; and a method for increasing the storage stability of popcorn. The powder for coating popcorn of the present disclosure is prepared by substituting saccharides such as sucrose with allulose at a certain ratio. As a result, the powder of the present disclosure for the preparation of popcorn, which has increased hardness and crispiness and can thus provide excellent mouthfeel, has enhanced c