Ingredient
Dried Potatoes
What is Dried Potatoes?
Dried potatoes are made by removing most of the water content from fresh potatoes. This is typically achieved through a process of cooking, mashing, and then dehydrating the potatoes.
Dried potatoes are used in various food products for their convenience and long shelf life. They retain much of the nutritional profile of fresh potatoes, including carbohydrates and potassium. Current health evidence does not raise significant concerns regarding their consumption as part of a balanced diet.
When you see dried potatoes on a label, it generally indicates a convenient form of potatoes used in products like instant mashed potatoes or as a thickener in soups and stews.
Commonly found in: instant mashed potatoes, soups, stews, snack foods, baked goods
Dried potatoes are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food products.
Research shows that dried potatoes are nutritionally similar to fresh potatoes, though they may contain slightly less vitamin C.
Dried potatoes are plant-based and generally suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
Sources: Dried Potatoes: Nutrition and Uses
Scout's take
Dried potatoes are a processed form of potatoes used as a base for many snack products. They provide carbohydrates and some fiber but lack the nutrients found in fresh potatoes. The drying process can reduce the vitamin content compared to fresh potatoes.
The case for
Provides carbohydrates and some dietary fiber, contributing to energy intake.
from the analysis of Lay's Baked Barbeque Potato Crisps 1.125 Ounce Plastic Bag · echoed in 1 other analysisProvides carbohydrates and some dietary fiber, though less nutritious than fresh potatoes.
from the analysis of Lay's Stax Sour Cream & Onion Potato ChipsMore from Scout's analyses
Dried potatoes are a processed form of potatoes used as a base for chips. They provide carbohydrates and some fiber but lack the nutrients found in fresh potatoes. The drying process reduces water content, making them suitable for long shelf life.
from the analysis of Lays Stax Original Stax Potato ChipsFound in 3 products
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