Dehydrated Potato Flakes
Elysium Agri supplies dehydrated potato flakes made by drum-drying cooked, mashed Indian potatoes, from Gujarat's potato belt around Deesa and Mehsana.
India exported about 35,000 tonnes of potato flakes and granules worth US$ 62 million in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Gujarat grows about 49 lakh tonnes of potatoes a year, much of it processing varieties such as Kufri Chipsona and Lady Rosetta.
Potato Flakes Specification
Moisture
8% max (6–7% typical)
Particle Size
100% through 1.7 mm; ~10–20 mesh
Bulk Density
About 0.25–0.40 g/ml
Free Starch / Blue Value
15–25%
Specks
≤ 25 per 100 g
Microbiology
TPC ≤ 10⁴; Salmonella absent
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 9.6 MT · 40 ft ≈ 19–20 MT
Potato Flakes: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our potato flakes, benchmarked to the FSSAI dehydrated vegetables standard and European and USDA buyer specifications. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dehydrated potato flakes (Solanum tuberosum L.), drum-dried from cooked mash | Instant mash flakes |
| Types | Standard flakes (instant mash) | Specify use |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | About 0.25–0.40 g/ml | Tapped |
| Peel / scorched specks | ≤ 25 per 100 g | USDA |
| Rehydration | Absorbs about 4–5 times its weight of water | Buyer method |
| Chemical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 8% (6–7% typical) | FSSAI max 8%; USDA 9% |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 0.5% | FSSAI |
| Peroxidase | Negative | FSSAI |
| pH (10% solution) | 5.5–6.5 | — |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Coliforms | ≤ 100 cfu/g | ISO 4832 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Glycoalkaloids (α-solanine + α-chaconine) | ≤ 100 mg/kg | EU indicative level (Rec. 2022/561) |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / US / destination MRLs | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS multi-residue screen |
| Ethylene oxide | Not used; not detected | GC-MS/MS on request |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 1105 20 00 (potato flakes, granules and pellets) | Potato flour and powder are 1105 10 00 |
| Packing | 20 kg HDPE / multi-wall paper sacks with PE liner · 25 kg bags · big bags on request | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 9.6 MT (480 × 20 kg) · 40 ft HC: about 19–20 MT | See Potato Flakes Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 12 months below 30 °C and 65% RH | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, ash, micro, pesticides) · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required) · Certificate of Origin · FSSAI / health certificate (where required) | — |
Potato Flakes vs Granules vs Powder
All are dried cooked potato; the process decides how much starch is released and how the product behaves.
| Product | How it's made | Free starch | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard flakes | Drum-dried mash with precook / cool step | Moderate | Instant mash, bakery, soups |
| LP / LL flakes | Drum-dried, no precook | High | Fabricated chips and extruded snacks |
| Granules | Add-back and air drying; cells stay intact | Low | Fluffy instant mash, food service |
| Potato powder / flour | Milled flakes, finer than 80 mesh | Highest | Snack doughs, thickening, gluten-free baking |
Potato Flake Options
Standard Flakes
For instant mash and bakery.
Finer product: Potato Powder →
Potato Flakes Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDPE sack with PE liner | 20 kg | ≈ 480 | ≈ 9.6 MT | ≈ 19–20 MT |
| Paper sack with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 380–400 | ≈ 9.5–10 MT | ≈ 19–20 MT |
| Big bag | 300–400 kg | ≈ 24–30 | ≈ 9–10 MT | ≈ 19–20 MT |
Where Potato Flakes Are Used
Instant Mashed Potato
Retail and food service.
Fabricated Chips
Stackable chips and extruded snacks.
Bakery
Potato bread; keeps bread moist.
Soups and Sauces
Natural thickener.
Meat and Plant-Based Foods
Binder and extender.
Coatings and Batters
Crisp coatings.
Potato Flakes Price: What Sets It
Potato flakes are priced per metric tonne FOB; India's 2024 exports averaged about US$ 1,760/MT.
- Fresh potato price: Gujarat's Deesa and Banaskantha crop; about 5 kg of potato makes 1 kg of flakes.
- Energy: drum drying uses a lot of energy (about 10–14% of cost).
- Grade: clean-label and snack-grade flakes cost more.
- World supply: Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the USA lead world trade.
- Freight: light cargo means fewer tonnes per container.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Low-micro lots are steam-sterilised; we never use ethylene oxide.
- Processing potatoes from Gujarat; washing, steam peeling, cooking and mashing
- Milling, sieving, sortex and magnets / metal detection
- Lot tests: moisture, ash, micro, pesticides
- Packing in lined cartons or bags and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Potato Flakes Quote
Share your cut, grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our dehydrated vegetables desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are potato flakes?
Potato flakes are cooked, mashed potatoes dried in a thin sheet on heated drums and broken into flakes. They rehydrate into mashed potato and are used in snacks, bakery, soups and ready meals.
What is the specification of potato flakes for export?
Typically moisture ≤ 8%, bulk density 0.25–0.40 g/ml, specks ≤ 25 per 100 g, SO₂ free or < 100 mg/kg, plate count ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g, E. coli < 10 cfu/g and Salmonella absent in 25 g.
What is the difference between potato flakes and potato granules?
Flakes are drum-dried in sheets and release more starch; granules are made by an add-back process that keeps cells intact, giving a fluffier mash. Snack makers use flakes; some food-service mash uses granules.
What is the HS code for potato flakes?
Potato flakes, granules and pellets are exported under HS 1105 20 00. Potato flour and powder are 1105 10 00.
Do your potato flakes contain sulphite?
We offer sulphite-free flakes, and flakes with low sulphite on request.
How many tonnes of potato flakes fit in a container?
About 9.6 MT (480 × 20 kg sacks) in a 20 ft container and about 19–20 MT in a 40 ft high cube.
