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Pasankalla is the Bolivian version of Butterkist popcorn. Bolivian women can be found selling it in almost every area in Bolivia. Pasankalla is caramelised puffed maize (corn). Sometimes Bolivians even dye the popcorn to match the Bolivian flag. Pasankalla is very sweet, therefore children are the main consumers of this tasty snack. In the mountains of Bolivia people eat popcorn for breakfast. Vendors sell this popcorn throughout the whole day over charcoal fires. This gives the popcorn a sweet and slightly smokey taste. The best part of this popular treat, is that the popped kernels are so large that only one or two can be held in your hand. The popcorn is so light and fluffy that the kernels are called "palomitas" or little doves (Teacher Materials- Popcorn).