Potato Pieces
What is Potato Pieces?
Potato pieces are parts of the potato plant (Solanum tuberosum), a starchy root vegetable. They are typically prepared by washing, peeling (or not), and cutting whole potatoes into various shapes and sizes.
Is Potato Pieces vegan?
Potato Pieces is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Potato Pieces a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Potato Pieces used for?
Manufacturers add potato pieces to foods primarily for their texture, bulk, and mild flavor.
Is Potato Pieces safe?
Potato pieces, as a whole food, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for consumption.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add potato pieces to foods primarily for their texture, bulk, and mild flavor. They serve as a main ingredient in many snack foods like chips, and are also used in prepared meals, side dishes, and baked goods.
Health notes
Potato pieces, as a whole food, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for consumption. They are a source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and certain vitamins and minerals. No specific regulatory evaluations by JECFA or EFSA are typically conducted for whole food ingredients like potato pieces.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Potato Pieces
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