DESCRIPTION A wide array of products is available under this category. These products are more recognizable by consumers as a potato product and provide a strong potato flavor and texture to recipes and products. To create these, clean peeled potatoes are sliced, diced or shredded to specification, then blanched in water to prevent darkening and flavor loss. The pieces are then dried in large conveyer ovens. The applications for these products are broad due to the great variety of types available. SUGGESTED USES Dried or canned soups and stews; potato salads; casseroles such as scalloped or au gratin potatoes; hash browns; Snack Foods such as extruded snack pellets; when ground, can be used in mixes such as for Dumplings and potato pancakes, as breading or as corn meal replacement. REHYDRATION Rehydration time varies depending on the product, size, specification and supplier. Dehy pieces can be rehydrated by covering with water, heating water to 88 degrees Celsius and simmering until product is tender. Generally, time varies from approximately 10-20 minutes depending on product. CHARACTERISTICS
Free soluble starch: |
Varies |
Water absorption: |
Varies |
Broken cell count: |
Very low |
Additives: |
Optionally Sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bisulfite and calcium chloride. |
Rehydrated Texture: |
Shape, texture and appearance of a fresh cut potato piece |
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