Potato Flake

Dried And Preserved IngredientPotatoRoot-vegetableMildStarchyEarthyNeutralButtery

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 357
Protein (g): 8
Fat (g): 0.6
Carbs (g): 83
Fiber (g): 6
Sodium (mg): 54

Dry flakes are starch-concentrated and energy-dense; values reflect plain flakes without added salt. Sodium may vary by formulation, so check labels.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 730 days

Potato flakes are thin, dried shards of cooked mashed potato. They have a light, papery crunch and rehydrate quickly into smooth mash, or act as a binder and thickener in doughs, batters, and meat mixtures; plain flakes are most common, with some retail blends pre-seasoned or enriched.

Developed mid-20th century via drum-drying, potato flakes spread from North American processors to global markets. Producers cook and mash potatoes, spread them in a thin film, dry, and mill into uniform flakes used for instant mashed potatoes, baking, and snack manufacturing.