The global potato granules market was valued at approximately USD7bn in 2021 and is expected to grow to approximately USD12bn by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.5% between 2022 and 2028, according to a recent Zion Market Research study.

Potato granules are dehydrated and pre-cooked potatoes that come in particle form and are made up of whole tissue cells or aggregated cells. The product’s main characteristics are its ease of preparation and high bulk density. Potato granules are easily mixed with a small amount of hot liquid. They are prepared using higher quality, finely sliced, dried, and cooked potatoes. Some manufacturers add another during the preparation phase which includes gently mixing the mashed & cooked potato with dry granules for the final product to absorb moisture and result in a granular dried product consisting of potato cells.

Some of the recommended use of potato granules include use in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and other such places gave their consistent quality and cost-effectivity. They can be used in almost all applications where conventional flakes are used. A global trend of higher adoption of potato granules can be witnessed amongst many food manufacturers. Potato granules are hot and swelling because they contain low-free starch. They also exhibit high potato taste along with superb consistency.

The process of manufacturing potato granules is straightforward and can be prepared with basic utilities as well. The steps involve cooking and mashing potatoes, then crushing them with the help of rollers on a drum surface. The mashed potato is then dried quickly until the humidity level reaches the desired stage. Post this, the layer of potato granules is scraped off from the drum. With the help of a mill sifter, the sheet is broken, resulting in the production of potato granules.