Abstract A process for producing an improved dehydrated potato product especially useful for the preparation of ''''hash-browns.'''' The process includes the steps of preparing, from dehydrated potatoes and water, a liquid system having phases containing starch, pectins, proteins, and fiber; coating cut pieces of fresh or boiled potato with the liquid system; and dehydrating the coated pieces. The resulting product is conveniently rehydrated by merely adding water, and is then fried as a cohesive mass to yield hash-brown potatoes of desirable texture and golden brown color. A milk product, such as sweet dried whey, can be mixed with the liquid system to improve the browning characteristics upon frying. Flavoring agents and various additives can also be included if desired.
Inventors
👤 Alan W Tschirgi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-11-05 01:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
A process as set forth in claim 1, wherein a dried milk product is admixed with the aqueous potato constituent suspension prior to coating the fresh potato pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process as set forth in claim 2, wherein the milk product is sweet dried whey.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least one seasoning agent is admixed with the aqueous potato constituent suspension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process as set forth in claim 1, wherein the aqueous potato constituent suspension is prepared by heating the mixture at a temperature of about 180*-195* F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A dehydrated hash-brown potato, comprising a dehydrated potato piece having a dehydrated coating of finely divided potato constituents adhered to the surface thereof, said potato piece and adhered potato constituents having been dehydrated while in contact with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dehydrated hash-brown potato as set forth in claim 6, wherein the coating of potato constituents additionally contains a dried milk product.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A dehydrated hash-brown potato as set forth in claim 7, wherein the milk product is sweet dried whey
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dehydrated hash-brown potato as set forth in claim 6, wherein the coating contains seasonings.