Potato Processing

Abstract

Potato is probably the most popular food item in the Indian diet. It is grown all over the country with Uttar Pradesh growing the maximum quantity. Potato is a very rich source of starch. It also contains phosphorus, calcium, iron and some vitamins. Apart from use of fresh potatoes for the purpose of making vegetables and gravy, they are dehydrated in the forms of slices, sticks, cubes or powder to impart better shelf life. Yet another popular use is to make wafers or chips.