Inventors:
James D. O'Neil - Minneapolis MN
Gregory M. Granum - Bloomington MN
Elmars M. Kiploks - Minneapolis MN
Charles N. Standing - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
The Pillsbury Company - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A23L 1216
Abstract:
A process is provided for the production of dehydrated potatoes which when reconstituted are similar in texture and taste to freshly prepared mashed potatoes. The process includes washing fresh potatoes, dividing the washed potatoes into two groups with one group being cooked, riced, peeled and cooled while the other group is peeled, sliced, blanched, cooled, cooked, riced and then cooled. The two groups of potatoes, after the initial processing steps as separate groups, are then combined and further processed to produce dehydrated potato flakes. The thus produced dehydrated potatoes can be packaged for distribution to the ultimate consumer.