A New Potato In Dehydrated Mashed Form

Potato Flakes are manufactured using dehydrated mashed potatoes by taking cooked mashed potatoes to the surface of dyer fitted with applicator Tools that directs the deposited layer of potato quickly to the desired level of moisture. This dried sheet of potato is then taken to ground to a specific density. It ranges in size the smallest flake could be up to a size of ground flour and the largest could be up to

5/8” milled product.

The process of potato flake manufacturing involves two types- one is to precook, cool and them steam the potato flake. This product is sticky and produces mealy product. Second type of process is to steam cook prior to dying. This gives ground flour, it is highly sticky in nature and is used to manufacture pellets or die cut sheet

snacks.

Potato snacks are manufactured from potato sources- fresh, dry flakes, dry granules, crushed & ground flour, and potato flour and potato starch.

Potato flakes are used as potato chips. These are sheeted dough and then fried to produce chips. Potato Flakes Manufacturers is proprietary of each company. To make potato chips, the potato starch, potato flakes and emulsifiers are added in appropriate quantity. It must have the right moisture content and should be sheeted prior to cutting.

Additives are added to manufacturing of potato flakes. The additives used are-

Mono & diglycerides- it ties up the starch to reduce stickiness. This is a required additive in all potato flakes.

Sodium bisulfite- it gives brown color Sodium and pyrophosphate- it gives greying color Citric acid- it gives emulsion stability

BHA, BHT- they preserve the flavor and maintain the oxidation process Color, spics- vitamins- added on specific requirements

Another new trend in the market it wheat starch manufacture. Wheat starch is manufactured by specially process gluten out of the wheat starch. It is named codex

wheat starch that has been allowed in gluten free food in Europe. It corporates greater health benefits particularly to people with celiac disease because it prevents the damage cause by gluten to small intestine.

Products made form gluten-free wheat starch are safe and healthy to use. Made especially for people with high sensitivity to grains it is the best choice. Wheat starch contains very less amount of gluten that is always labeled on the product as

to how much percentage of gluten has been removed and how much is left.

Potato starch has about 20% amylose in its composition. Their granules are large, round, smooth or oval shape. Of all the starched manufactured today, potato starch has highest consumption for food. Whereas, wheat starch has 25% amylose content. It has thick granule, with smooth and round shape. It is also manufactured in

smaller granules making it a bi-modular starch.

Eventually, the market is filled with different starch products. People are learning how the Wheat Fibers Supplier and their functions. The plant genetics researchers are manufacturing desired quality of starch products for better cultivation. Product designers have studied starch ingredients and manufactured useful and functional potato and wheat starches. Each step in the technology makes us closer to the journey of newer health benefits.