A process for producing frozen potato strips from strips of raw potatoes.

摘要

A process for producing frozen potato strips from raw potato strips which process comprises circulating humid hot air over the surfaces of the raw potato strips in unblanched condition until the strips are partially gelatinized and partially dehydrated substantially throughout and their weight is reduced to 85% to 90% of their raw weight, circulating substantially dry hot air over the surfaces of the strips until the strips are further partially dehydrated and their weight is 75% to 80% of their raw weight, and thereafter freezing the strips for storage without the strips having been blanched. Optionally, the strips may be partially-fried after being dehydrated and prior to being frozen. The potato strips are prepared quickly and effectively for frozen storage, while conserving energy and maintaining the texture, flavour and odor of the finally fried potato strips comparable to potato strips which have been deep fat fried without having been frozen.