Method of dry coating potato strips with a starch composition

摘要

The present invention provides a process for preparing a frozen potato product with a film-like coating on the outer surface which coating comprises greater than 60% by weight solids of a starch product including the steps of: cutting the potatoes; blanching the potatoes; dust coating the potatoes with a dry composition comprising greater than 60% by weight solids of a starch product; and freezing the potatoes. Also provided is a method by which the gelatinizable components of a dry coating mixture are mixture are blended and gelatinized prior to forming a dust.