In the ingredients section we cover the ingredients that are typically used in any production processes of potato products as well as savoury snacks.
We also briefly cover which potato products are commonly used as an ingredient in other foods
In the ingredients section we cover the ingredients that are typically used in any production processes of potato products as well as savoury snacks.
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Potato Products commonly used as an Ingredient in other Food Products
Potato Flakes
Potato Granules
Potato Starch
Defoaming Agents 

Defoaming Agents
The formation of foam can become an issue in various parts of the potato and snack production process. Defoamers or antifoam agents can be used to prevent the formation of foam in both water based systems such as industrial washers, flumes, blanchers and cookers or oil based systems such as fryers.
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Enzymes 

Enzymes
Enzymes are not typically used in potato processing, but opportunities are presenting itself and this is where we cover them. Only includes (the use of) added enzymes, not those natively present in the potato and the beneficial and adverse processes they are responsible for.
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Coating/batter 

Coating/batter
A coating/ batter can be applied to frozen potato products before frying in order to modify colour and texture while also creating the opportunity to add additional flavour to a product.
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Flavours 

Flavours
Flavours covers the actual ingredients added to potato products and snacks to create better and/or different tasting products as well as their suppliers.
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Salt 

Salt
Salt (Sodium Chloride) is a key factor in the taste of potato products. This section lists suppliers, the types of salt offered and covers the discussions around the health impact of (too high) sodium intake.
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Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate 

Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is a commonly used additive in many food products, including in potato products. It regulates the pH and complexes metals (Iron) and as such it prevents discolouration of processed potato products such as frozen french fries so they maintain a more natural colour.
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Corn Masa 

Corn Masa
Corn Masa is a corn (maize) flour or dough cooked in an alkaline solution. Corn Masa is the key ingredient in tortillas and tortilla chips and several other Latin American foods
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