Potato flakes
Potato flakes
Potato flakes are made by carefully cooking, drying, and flaking fresh potatoes, preserving their natural flavor, texture, and nutrients. They provide a convenient, ready-to-use ingredient for mashed potatoes, soups, sauces, gravies, instant mixes, snacks, and bakery products. Rich in carbohydrates, fiber, and essential minerals, potato flakes offer both taste and nutrition while maintaining the quality of fresh potatoes. Their long shelf life, ease of use, and versatility make them a popular choice in home kitchens as well as commercial food production.
Description
Potato Flakes are made by carefully cooking, mashing, and dehydrating fresh potatoes, preserving their natural flavor, texture, and nutrients. They provide a convenient and long-lasting ingredient for instant mashed potatoes, soups, snacks, and baking applications. Rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, potato flakes are versatile and easy to use while maintaining the wholesome taste of fresh potatoes.
History
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) were first domesticated over 7,000 years ago in the Andes region of South America. They became a staple food in Europe after their introduction in the 16th century, valued for their nutrition and versatility. To preserve potatoes and simplify cooking, drying and flaking techniques were developed, leading to the creation of potato flakes. These flakes retain the flavor, texture, and nutrients of fresh potatoes while offering long shelf life and convenience. Today, potato flakes are widely used globally in mashed potatoes, soups, sauces, snacks, bakery products, and instant food mixes.
Specification
| Product Name | Potato flakes |
|---|---|
| International Name | Solanum tuberosum Dehydrated Flakes 🥔 |
| HSN Code | 11051000 |
| Packaging | Customized |
| Type | Dehydrated Vegetable Flakes |
Features & Characteristics
| Color | Off-White to Light Yellow |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | Store in a cool, dry, and airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight. |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Instruction For Use | Rehydrate in water or milk before cooking, or use directly in soups, mashed potatoes, snacks, and baking preparations as needed. |
Ingredients
| Nutrients | Rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential phytonutrients. |
|---|---|
| Minerals | Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus |
| Vitamins | Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate |
| Protein | 6–7 g |
| Fats | 0.1–0.5 g |
Uses & Benefits
Uses :
Potato flakes are a convenient and versatile ingredient widely used in culinary and food processing applications. They can be rehydrated to prepare mashed potatoes, soups, sauces, and gravies, or used directly in instant mixes, snacks, coatings, and bakery products. Potato flakes provide a natural thickening agent, texture enhancer, and mild flavor in a variety of dishes. They retain the nutritional benefits of fresh potatoes, including carbohydrates, fiber, and essential minerals, making them popular in both home kitchens and commercial food production for adding taste, convenience, and nutritional value.
Turmeric Uses & Benefits :
Potato flakes offer a range of health and nutritional benefits along with their culinary uses. They are rich in carbohydrates, providing a quick and sustained source of energy, and contain dietary fiber that supports digestion and gut health. Potato flakes also provide essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which contribute to heart health, bone strength, and electrolyte balance. Being low in fat and naturally gluten-free, they are suitable for various diets. With their convenience, long shelf life, and retained nutrients, potato flakes serve as both a practical and nutritious ingredient in everyday meals and commercial food production.
