There are many ways to make 馬鈴薯泥, and using 馬鈴薯 is one of the most convenient methods.
Using Potato Flakes to Make Mashed Potatoes
一般來說, 你只需要 50 克馬鈴薯片和 200 克熱水或熱牛奶. 將熱水或熱牛奶倒入馬鈴薯片中, let it sit for 20 秒, and then gently stir to get a fresh serving of plain mashed potatoes.
If you like, you can add ingredients like butter, 起司, chocolate, 蔬菜, strawberries, or blueberries to the plain mashed potatoes, then you will create unique flavored mashed potatoes.
You can enjoy a delicious serving of mashed potatoes as a breakfast or lunch supplement. For dinner, it paired with steak is one of your best choices.
另外, there are other methods to make it.
Main Methods for Making Mashed Potatoes
- 洋芋片 Our potato flakes are made from the Atlantic variety of potatoes. The product is pure white with almost no specks or black spots. The production includes a series of steps, including washing, 脫皮, 蒸, 糖化, and drying to produce the final product.
- Flavored Mashed Potato Flavored mashed potatoes are made by evenly mixing the required seasoning powders with milled potato flakes using a centrifugal mixer. This method ensures that the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the milled potato flakes.
- Potato Granules Unlike potato flakes, potato granules are processed using a different production technique. The main difference lies in the dehydration method; potato granules are obtained through spray-drying. The granules are smaller and finer, providing a relatively better texture.
- Homemade You can make mashed potatoes by peeling and boiling fresh potatoes, and then mashing them.
Pros and Cons of These Methods
洋芋片
Advantages:
- Highly rehydratable, allowing for quick and convenient preparation of plain mashed potatoes without any additives.
- More affordable than potato granules.
- Easy to store with a long shelf life.
Disadvantages:
- The texture made from potato flakes is not as smooth as those made from potato granules.
馬鈴薯泥粉
Advantages:
- Strong rehydration properties, allowing for instant dissolution and saving preparation time.
- 有多種口味可供選擇, enabling quick preparation of your preferred taste.
- Easy to store with a variety of flavor options.
Disadvantages:
- Fixed seasoning proportions mean it functions as a convenience food, which reduces the enjoyment of cooking and adjusting flavors.
Fresh Potatoes (Homemade)
Advantages:
- More affordable and allows for flexible ingredient combinations.
Disadvantages:
- Time-consuming and complex to make.
- Short shelf life, prone to spoilage, and difficult to store.
Potato Granules
Advantages:
- The best product for making mashed potatoes.
- Finer granules with a better texture.
Disadvantages:
- It is more expensive than others
How Do the Manufacturers make Mashed Potato Powder
There are two common methods for making 馬鈴薯泥粉:
1. Flavored Milled Potato Flakes
You’ll find it challenging to buy potato flakes in supermarkets because we consider them to be a raw material for making mashed potatoes, targeting a different customer base.
Potato flakes manufacturers typically cater to composite chip factories, bakery clients, french fry factories, and mashed potato powder factories, 除其他外. 所以, we do not market potato flakes directly to supermarkets or stores.
2. Potato Granules
Potato granules products are abundant in supermarkets, with brands like Idaho, Magic, and Bob’s Red Mill, each with their unique characteristics. 所以, you can choose based on your preferences.
Frozen Mashed Potato
It is the product you might frequently see in supermarkets is frozen mashed potatoes. The supermarkets store it in the freezers as “ready to eat” food. The production process for these mashed potatoes is similar to that of potato flakes and potato granules but without the drying process. But they usually come at a higher price.
How to Buy Potato Flakes
We are a potato flakes manufacturer based in China, and you can purchase from us. Our products include bulk potato flakes, 馬鈴薯顆粒, and custom small packages.