Natural Mashed Potatoes. Our label says it all.

Natural Mashed Potatoes. Our label says it all.
No additives. No preservatives. Just potatoes.
From Field
to Convenience
A natural fit for your menu.
Introducing Potato Pearls®
Natural Mashed Potatoes.
Basic American Foods’
convenient potato products
On trend, signature base made easy.
are made from fresh whole
One Ingredient: Potato
potatoes grown in nutrient-
No additives or preservatives
rich soil. Within hours of
Speed Scratch
harvesting, the potatoes are
We make the potatoes —
you customize them for your menu
placed in climate controlled
Easy to Prepare
storage to protect their
quality and integrity.
A natural product that’s easier and
more convenient to prepare than scratch
Then, they are cooked, dried,
Skip the Cool Down
and packaged safely using
The only natural mashed product with cold water prep —
perfect for cook chill operations
our proprietary processes
to lock in flavor and texture
PREPARATION - MACHINE OR HAND MIX
Preferred Method - WARM Refresh
Stove Top or Microwave
1. Heat 1 quart water, 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 teaspoon
salt to boiling in a 4 quart saucepan (or in a bowl
in microwave).
2. Remove from heat (or microwave).
3. Stir in 1 quart cold milk.
4. Add full pouch of potatoes stirring gently until
thoroughly moist, about 15-30 seconds.
5. Transfer potatoes to 4" deep half steamtable pan.
6. Heat in 350°F convection oven for 5-10 minutes
(or steamer/combi oven) until potatoes reach a
minimum of 135°F.
7. Place in steamtable and serve.
Optional Method - COLD Refresh
Handle temperatures according to Food Code.
1. Combine 1 quart cold water, 1 quart cold milk and 1/2
teaspoon salt into bowl or 4" deep half steamtable pan.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter with quick motion or
a mixer on low setting.
3. Add full pouch of potatoes stirring gently until
thoroughly moist, about 15-30 seconds.
4. Allow potatoes to sit for 5 minutes.
5. Keep refrigerated until ready to portion, pump, or
heat for service.
for that “from scratch”
taste in every batch.
These dry potatoes are both
nutritious and timesaving
options for operators.
NUTRITION FACTS*
Serving Size 1/2 C...................... Packaged........... Prepared
Calories...........................................60................. 120
Calories from Fat...............................0.....................50
Total Fat............................................0..................... 6
Saturated Fat.....................................0.......................4
Cholesterol...........................................0.....................15
Sodium...........................................10................... 85
Optional Method - WARM Refresh
Steamtable Pan
1. Cut 1/2 cup butter into slices and place with
1/2 teaspoon salt into 4" deep half steamtable pan.
2. Pour 1 quart boiling water over ingredients and stir
to melt butter.
Follow steps 3, 4, 6, and 7 above.
*As prepared with 2% milk and unsalted butter. Nutrition information is
expressed here in 1/2 cup servings, the standard reference amount for mashed
potatoes in most foodservice settings. Values are rounded using the FDA
rounding rules. Please note that nutrition information on the package reflects
a larger serving size (2/3 cup prepared) in accordance with FDA guidelines.
TIPS
1. Temperature of liquid (combined water and milk)
should not exceed 140°F.
2. Do not over stir potatoes while hot.
Subject to changes, omissions, and errors.
SKU Description
Pkg.
Wt.
Pkg.
Form
Gross
Wt. (lb.)
Lbs. Prep. Yield/
Pkg. Case
CLASSIC - Machine or Hand Mix
12/12.59 oz. Pouch 10.91
5.2
10458 Potato Pearls® Natural Mashed Potatoes
62.4
1/2 C Servings/
Pkg.
Case
20
240
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Mins./ Kosher Pareve
Serve or OU-D
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Allerg.
OU-DMay contain milk
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Nature gave us the potatoes.
We’ll give you
$10 off each case.*
*This coupon is good for $10 off each case of
Potato Pearls® Natural Mashed Potatoes
up to $200.
Save up to $200!
On Potato Pearls® Natural Mashed Potatoes purchased
between October 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
1. Attach your distributor invoices with purchase of promoted product circled or highlighted.
Operators, not distributors, must complete and submit rebate certificate.
2. Calculate your rebate on Potato Pearls® Natural Mashed Potatoes.
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3.
Please complete the following information.
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nBusiness/industry
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2. Average number of meals served per day: (Please ✓ one)
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n300-999
n 1,000 or more
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MASHED POTATOES
Basic American Foods.
Family owned and operated since 1933.
Founded by Jack Hume in a modest
dehydration plant using a technology
later adapted for potatoes.
•Expansion in the 1950s led to the
first instant potato product that could
be rehydrated
•On-going innovations (40+ patents)
launched potato and bean products
expressly made for foodservice
operators’ needs
•Products became recognized for back-of-the-house
convenience, scratch-like taste, texture, and appearance
•Manufacturing facilities in Idaho and Washington with
corporate offices in California
Focused in foodservice.
Today, Basic American Foods is a leading supplier
of shelf-stable products to the foodservice market. Our
portfolio, built on delivering quick, easy prep, and
consumer preferred taste, includes:
•Potato Pearls® Mashed Potatoes
•Golden Grill® Hashbrown and Cut Potatoes
•Savory SeriesTM Potato Casseroles
•Santiago® Refried, Black, and Chili Beans
SKU Description
Pkg.
Wt.
Pkg.
Form
Gross
Wt. (lb.)
Lbs. Prep. Yield/
Pkg. Case
1/2 C Servings/
Pkg.
Case
PrEMIUM - No Mixer
Pouch
10169 Potato Pearls® Premium Nature’s Own Mashed Potatoes 10/29.3 oz.
Pouch
10349 Potato Pearls® Premium Redskin Mashed Potatoes 8/32.6 oz.
Pouch
10379 Potato Pearls® Premium Gold Mashed Potatoes 8/31.9 oz.
20.37
17.98
17.50
9.8
9.5
10.0
98
76
80
37
38
39
EXCEL® - No Mixer
Pouch
22.45
76468 Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes 12/28 oz.
1/40 lb.
Bag
42.21
10056 Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes
Pouch
21.82
10040 Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Creamy Butter w/Skins Mashed Potatoes 12/28.2 oz. NEW 10425 Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Sweet Potato Mashed -
Made from Russet and Sweet Potatoes 10/20.21 oz. Pouch
14.0
9.5
217.0
9.7
114
—
116
5.3
53
A better way with Mashed Potatoes.
Mins./
Serve
Kosher
Allerg.
370
304
312
7
7
7
OU-D
OU-D
OU-D
Milk
Milk
Milk
38
850
38
456
—
456
5
5
5
OU-D
OU-D
OU-D
Milk
Milk
Milk
20
200
5 Pareve OU
Soy
SMART SERVINGS - No Mixer
10426 Potato Pearls® Smart ServingsTM Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes w/Vitamin C 12/27.1 oz. Pouch
22.45
9.8
118
38
456
5
OU-D
Classic - Machine or Hand Mix
CLASSIC Potato Pearls® yield is calculated using Hand Mix preparation.
Pouch
24.46
9.5
114
39
468
33
OU-D
81056 Potato Pearls® Country Style Mashed Potatoes 12/30.7 oz. Pouch
23.66
9.8
117
38
456
8
OU-D
53498 Potato Pearls® Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes 12/29.6 oz.
6/3.7 lb.
Carton
24.42
19.6
117
76
456
8
OU-D
14110 Potato Pearls® Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes
1/50 lb.
Bag
50.58
257.0
—
1054
—
8
OU-D
70659 Potato Pearls® Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes
Carton
23.52
19.6
118
76
456
8
OU-D
81837 Potato Pearls® Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes - No Salt Added 6/3.55 lb.
8/5 lb. Bag
42.16
26.0
208
105
840
8
OU-D
41770 Potato Pearls® Vitamin C Mashed Potatoes
8/5 lb. Bag
42.16
26.0
208
105
840
8
OU-D
36882 Potato Pearls® Seasoned Mashed Potatoes
VALUE - Machine Mix
35.11
29.0
174
130
780
12
OU-D
10215 WHIPP® Instant Mashed Potatoes Complete w/Vitamin C 6/5.31 lb. Safe-T-Can®
37.75
33.0
198
130
780
12
OU-D
10217 WHIPP® Instant Mashed Potatoes w/Vitamin C 6/5.75 lb. Safe-T-Can®
Pouch
32.16
16.7
167
75
750
12
OU-D
75601 WHIPP® Instant Mashed Potatoes Complete w/Vitamin C 10/49 oz.
Pouch
31.53
17.2
172
78
780
12
OU-D
63990 WHIPP® Instant Mashed Potatoes w/Vitamin C 10/48 oz.
Pouch
31.47
16.5
165
72
720
12
OU-D
10050 WHIPP® Automash® Potato Mix 10/48 oz. 91977 Instant Potato Flakes
6/5 lb.
Bag
32.55
32.5
195
136
816
— Pareve OU
20696 Instant Potato Flakes
1/40 lb.
Bag
40.77
270.0
—
1088
—
— Pareve OU
TM
NEW
PREPARATION (see package for more details)
Potato Pearls® Premium
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Pearls® EXCEL® and
Smart ServingsTM Mashed Potatoes
Pour product into half
steamtable pan.
Pour product into half
steamtable pan.
•
Add 1 gallon hot water (170-190°F).
Nature’s Own, stir 15-20 seconds.
• Redskin and Gold, stir 30-45 seconds.
Add 1 gallon hot water (170-190°F)*.
Stir 15-20 seconds.
Allow to sit 7 minutes. Stir and serve.
Allow to sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork
and serve.
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
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Potato Pearls® Value
Mashed Potatoes
Pour 2 gallons boiling water in mixing bowl.
Pour 11 1/2 quarts boiling water (and other
ingredients) in mixing bowl.
Hand Mix: Add product, stir constantly
with whisk.
• Machine Mix: Using whip attachment, mix on
low; slowly add product. Scrape bowl, whip
on high until fluffy (3 1/2 minutes). Serve.
• Country Style: Use 1 gallon of boiling water.
Using whip attachment, mix on low; slowly
add product, mix 1 minute. Scrape bowl,
whip on high until fluffy (1 1/2 minutes).
Hold covered at 150-160°F, 20-30 minutes.
Serve.
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Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Potato Pearls® Classic
Mashed Potatoes
•
*Sweet Potato Mashed, 2 quarts hot water.
Stir 30-45 seconds, making sure to cover all
4 corners, sit 5 minutes, stir well and serve.
Milk
Using whip attachment, mix on low; slowly
add product, mix 1 minute.
Scrape bowl, whip on high until fluffy
(3-5 minutes).
**WHIPP® Automash® can be mixed in a cocoa
mixer in single servings.
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Basic American Foods.
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The leading comfort food.*
A must for your operation.
Choosing the mashed potato for your operation.
Premium
Mashed Potatoes.
Taste, texture, and appearance of scratch,
with the convenience of no mix prep,
holds ACF seal of approval
A cornerstone of the classic menu.
Potato Pearls Premium Nature’s Own Mashed Potatoes
• Classic recipe with taste and texture
indistinguishable from scratch
®
Best selling.
• Over 1 billion* orders of mashed potatoes are served in foodservice annually
• Basic American Foods has the best selling line of shelf-stable mashed potatoes
Less labor, less time, more profit.
• We’ve selected, washed, peeled, sliced, cooked and mashed; all you do
is add hot water
• Many of our products are ready to serve in less than 5 minutes
• Quick prep, zero waste, shelf-stable products help reduce costs, save time
and add up to more profits
• Great value with a portion cost that’s lower than refrigerated or frozen mashed
Consumer preferred taste.
• Consumer studies have proven that we are preferred when compared to
other dry mashed
• Basic American Foods’ Potato Pearls® Premium Mashed Potatoes earned
the American Culinary Federation Seal of Approval as “virtually indistinguishable
from applications utilizing mashed whole potatoes”
Basic American Foods’ Potato Pearls® scratch-like quality.
• Our trademark Potato Pearls® are made from 100% potatoes sourced from
U.S. farmers according to long held quality specifications
• Attention to detail in every step of our proprietary process locks in the
farm fresh flavor and natural texture
• The Potato Pearls® exclusive shape allows a quick refresh that delivers
the delicious mashed potato flavor and texture patrons crave
Basic American Foods’
convenient potato products
are made from fresh whole
potatoes grown in nutrientrich soil. Within hours of
harvesting, the potatoes are
Potato Pearls® Premium Redskin Mashed Potatoes
• Select russet and red potatoes with
skins combined with a hearty butter,
dairy and seasoning blend for an extra
rich flavor, creamy texture, and
premium appearance
Potato Pearls® Premium Gold Mashed Potatoes
•Select gold and russet potatoes
combined with full-bodied butter, dairy
and seasoning recipe for rich taste,
natural sweetness, golden color and dense creamy texture
placed in climate controlled
storage to protect their
quality and integrity.
Then, they are cooked, dried,
and packaged safely using
our proprietary processes
to lock in flavor and texture
for that “from scratch”
taste in every batch.
EXCEL®
Extra quick, no mix prep, delicious
Potato Pearls EXCEL Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes
• Select potatoes combined with our original recipe with
classic buttery taste
®
®
Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Creamy Butter w/Skins Mashed Potatoes
• Select potatoes with russet skins blended
with our homestyle butter recipe
delivering a creamy, rich butter taste
Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Sweet Potato Mashed
• On trend potato varietal made with
russet and sweet potatoes delivering a
rich and creamy taste
These dry potatoes are both
nutritious and timesaving
options for operators.
Smart ServingsTM
Smart sides with extra quick,
no mix prep
Potato Pearls® Smart ServingsTM Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes w/Vitamin C
• Made from select, fresh russet potatoes
offering a healthful, low sodium,
vitamin-rich blend for a versatile mashed potato base (110 mg sodium per
1/2 cup serving)
*Source: NPD Crest
Classic
Mix by hand or by machine for
classic mashed potatoes
Building signature sides
adds value and a higher menu price.
Start with 1 28oz. pouch of
POTATO PEARLS® EXCEL®* Mashed Potatoes
Mix in the ingredients below for quick, delicious sides.
Potato Pearls® Country Style Mashed Potatoes
• Select potatoes combined with a homestyle blend of
butter flavor, dairy, and black pepper seasoning for extra
rich flavor and hearty texture
Potato Pearls® Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes
• Select potatoes combined with butter flavor, dairy
and seasoning for an extra rich taste,
creamy texture and golden appearance
Potato Pearls® Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes No Salt Added
• Select potatoes combined with butter
flavor and dairy blend for a versatile
product base (25 mg sodium per
1/2 cup serving)
Value
Mix by machine for a value mashed
potato. Features Safe-T-Can® packaging
WHIPP® Instant Mashed Potatoes Complete w/Vitamin C
• Potato granule combined with a complete butter flavor,
dairy, and seasoning blend fortified with vitamin C
Mustard Mashed Potatoes
Spicy Brown Mustard.......................................................1/2 C + 2 T
Hot Water (170-190°F)..............................................................1 gal
YIELD: 39, half cup servings..................................................................................Prep: 5-6 minutes
Cheddar Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Scallions, sliced thin.................................................................. 1/2 C
Cheddar Cheese, Sharp, shredded................................................. 3 C
Hot Water (170-190°F).............................................. 3 QT + 3 1/2 C
YIELD: 44, half cup servings................................................................................Prep: 8-10 minutes
WHIPP® Instant Mashed Potatoes w/Vitamin C
• Potato granule base fortified with
vitamin C that is recipe ready
(additional ingredients required)
WHIPP® Automash® Potato Mix
• Potato granule combined with a
complete butter flavor, dairy, and
seasoning blend fortified with vitamin C
Sage and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Sage, freshly minced...................................................................... 3 T
Browned Butter, warm . ...............................2 1/2 C to 5 C, (to taste)
Hot Water (170-190°F)..............................................................1 gal
YIELD: 44, half cup servings...................................................................................Prep: 20 minutes
Gently brown butter over medium/low heat until golden brown with nutty aroma about 15 minutes.
EASY PREP
1
Add ingredients plus package of potatoes to a 4" half steamtable pan.
2
Pour hot water over ingredients, stir 15-20 seconds.
3
Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
Note: For Sage and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes, fold in
browned butter and fluff with fork.
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* Can substitute other Basic American Foods mashed potato products.