Potato flakes or instant mashed potatoes have been the industrial name given to the most practical invention in food history. It came to replace the traditional way of eating mashed potatoes. The patent was made in 1962 by the Dutch scientist named Edward Asselbergs, after obtaining the results of a long research that consisted of developing techniques to extend the life of some foods through dehydration.
The results were positive and it was presented to the market with a new instruction that lightened the work of peeling, parboiling and grinding. The puree could be ready in less time than usual, allowing you to fulfill other obligations inside or outside the home.
Currently, it is a product that enjoys the acceptance of world organizations in charge of reducing the rate of malnutrition on the planet.
What are potato flakes used for?
1. Mashed potatoes have been a perfect garnish for all meals, it combines very well with all meats and accompanied with steamed vegetables it makes a balanced dish. Despite its industrialization, the properties of the potato are not lost.
2. In gastronomy, potato flakes are not only used to make the traditional puree mixture, they are also used as a substitute for breadcrumbs for coating any type of meat or vegetables.
3. In bakeries, potato flakes are used to improve the organoleptic conditions of some of their products, naturally prolonging freshness.
4. In sausage and processed meat product factories, they are generally mixed with potato flakes to increase their volume. In this way, the potato flakes provide texture thanks to the power they have to absorb the water generated by the cuts of meat.
5. Potato flakes are also used to manufacture refined products known as delicious snacks, using dehydrated potatoes as raw materials.
Potato flakes are a special product both for the food industry and for our daily recipes.
