From Potato Flake

Potato flake is made from potatoes that have been cooked, mashed, and dried into flakes. The process typically involves steaming or boiling potatoes, then passing them through a dehydrator or dryer. This results in a shelf-stable ingredient that retains much of the potato's original characteristics.

Potato flakes are used as a food ingredient to add potato flavor, texture, and moisture to products. They can act as a binder, thickener, or leavening agent. They are commonly found in baked goods like breads and buns, as well as in snacks, soups, and side dishes.

Potato flake is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of carbohydrates and some nutrients found in potatoes. There are no widely reported health concerns associated with the consumption of potato flakes at typical intake levels. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have not specifically evaluated potato flakes as a distinct additive, as it is considered a food ingredient.