Instant mashed potatoes

In view of the constant employment due to the eternal pursuit of material benefits, modern man tries in every possible way to make his life easier by using instant food. Such food is considered quite contradictory from the point of view of nutritionists, since it carries almost nothing useful to the human body, except for a feeling of satiety.

Take, for example, instant mashed potatoes. It absolutely does not require storage at low temperatures and may not deteriorate even on ordinary racks in the store along with cereals and seasonings. The biggest enemy of instant mashed potatoes, however, is humidity.

In case the product was stored incorrectly and the integrity of the package was violated, the powder fills out. At the same time, dangerous microorganisms and mold fungi begin to multiply in instant potato puree. Nevertheless, despite the fact that this product is sold in dry form, as a rule, the shelf life of such puree does not exceed one year, so be sure to check the date of manufacture on the package.

In addition, its color can also tell about the quality of instant mashed potatoes. At home, opening the packaging, pour a small amount of potato flakes onto a plate. If you find an unpleasant gray product, then the manufacturer used raw materials of dubious quality, so it is better not to eat this product and to avoid purchasing it in the future.

Amazing taste of potatoes or all the illusion of taste? This doubt arises if sodium glutamate, which is a food additive or flavor enhancer, is present in the instant mashed potato composition. It has been proven that its addition to food makes a person consume even more of it, giving rise to addiction, which is often compared with narcotic.

High-quality potatoes in the presence of flavors do not need, but cannot do without milk or cream (and animal origin). That is why in the composition of instant mashed potatoes you need to look for safe dry milk.

Making instant mashed potatoes is quite simple - just fill it with hot water, mix thoroughly and after a few minutes the dish is ready. However, when brewed at the expense of hot water, carcinogens in plastic glasses go into puree and are able to poison the body. That is why do not be lazy and pour instant mashed potatoes into glassware before brewing.

Concluding from all the above, I would like to note that instant mashed potatoes, along with other products from this series, have undergone a very powerful thermal treatment. In this regard, there can be no question of any useful properties of the product. If you have time and desire, it is better to clean the potatoes yourself and make mashed potatoes - tasty, satisfying, and most importantly a natural dish.