Abstract: A method for applying flavoring to food such as popcorn. A fat-flavor system is prepared by dry-blending solid particles of fat with a flavoring. The fat has a melting point of no less than about 95.degree. F. so that the fat-flavor system comprises free-flowing particles at room temperature. The fat-flavor system is sprinkled onto hot, popped corn wherein the fat melts and the flavoring is adhered to the popcorn producing a flavored popcorn having an even flavor distribution and without a waxy-mouth feel.