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American Key Food Products Potato Flakes

American Key Food Products Potato Flakes is a high-quality potato flake product that boasts a light yellow to white color. It is produced from washed and peeled potatoes according to the drum drying process, and the flakes are milled according to the required particle size and density. It is easy to prepare by simply adding it to boiling water, and it has a loose consistency that absorbs water well. The resulting mash has a pleasant odor and taste that are typical of cooked potatoes, without any added spices or off-flavors. Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of American Key Food Products Potato Flakes in your favorite potato-based dishes.

Ingredient Name: Potato Flakes

Physical Form: Flakes, Solid

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Features: Free of Major Allergens, Water Absorbent

End Uses: Mashed Potatoes

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light yellow - white potato flakes
Odor
Typical of cooked potatoes, not spiced, without off-flavour
Taste
Typical of cooked potatoes, not spiced, without off-taste
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (Drying oven at 105°C up to mass constancy)5 - 9%
Bulk Density [not compacted (in 1000ml measure cylinder)]260 - 750g/l
Reducing Sugars (calculated as glucose, free from crystal water)max. 1.5%Luff-Schoorl
Specks20/100g-
Sulphur Dioxide*max. 100ppm
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count (30°C, 72 hours)max. 50,000PCA
Coliforms (30°C, 48 hours)max. 100Laurylsulf. B
Escherichia coli (44°C, 48 hours)Negative-Laurylsulf. B
Staphylococci (37°C., 48 h)Negative-Baird Parker M.
Yeasts (25°C, 3-5 days)max. 100-Bengalrot-Chl. Agar
Molds (25°C, 3-5 days)max. 100/gBengalrot-Chl. Agar
Salmonella (water, 37°C, 24 hours)Negativeper 25 g-
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy347kcal/100g-
Fat0.6g/100g-
Saturates0.4g/100g-
Carbohydrates74g/100g-
Sugars2.5g/100g-
Fibre6.6g/100g-
Proteins (N x 6.25)8.3g/100g-
Salt (NaCIl0.2g/100g-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (> 4.75mm)max. 1.0%Flat screen machine, Retsch, 100 gr, 10 min
Particle Size (> 0.425mm)80 - 99.9-Flat screen machine, Retsch, 100 gr, 10 min
Particle Size (> 0.500mm)max. 5%
Particle Size (> 0.250mm)10.0 - 35.0%
Particle Size (> 0.180mm)15.0 - 30.0%
Particle Size (> 0.150mm)8.0 - 25.0%
Particle Size (> 0.075mm)15.0 - 30.0%
Particle Size (< 0.075mm)5.0 - 25.0%
Particle size (> 2.000 mm)10.0 - 25.0%
Particle Size (> 1.000 mm)25.0 - 55.0%
Particle Size (< 1.000 mm)25.0 - 60.0%
Note

*at production date

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 3-layer paper bag with PE-Inliner, wrapped / PE-Big-Bag / in bulks
  • Bags delivered on pallets with tops and sides wrapped.
  • A protective layer pad, to be located between the pallet and the Bag material.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 - 18 months
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

Store cool, dry warehouse; shelf life 12 - 18 months from date of manufacturing.