The primary processing operations include sorting and grading, cleaning, peeling, size reduction and drying. 15 апр. 2019 г.
What is the processing of potatoes?
Fresh potatoes are baked, boiled, or fried and used in a staggering range of recipes: mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, potato dumplings, twice-baked potatoes, potato soup, potato salad and potatoes au gratin, to name a few.
How are potatoes processed and packaged?
The potatoes are weighed using a computerized system. The sorted potatoes are stored in temperature and humidity controlled bins where they are cooled and dried before packaging to increase shelf life. The pre-weighed potatoes are automatically bagged and sealed.
How is potato starch processed?
To make potato starch, a person crushes raw potatoes, which separates the starch grains from the destroyed cells. The starch is then cleaned and left to dry. Once dry, the potato starch forms a white, powdery, flour-like consistency.
What is potato starch used for?
Much like cornstarch, potato starch is used to thicken soups, sauces and pie fillings. It's also an essential part of gluten free baking. Depending on which potato starch you buy, it can be gluten free, dairy free, grain free and soy free. All of which makes it a safe add-in ingredient for those with food allergies.
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