[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Storing Instant Mashed Potatoes

Posted: 1/1/2009 3:47:22 PM EDT

What is the best way, if any, to store some instant mashed potatoes? Options are:

1-leave in original package
2-seal in food grade pail
3-seal in mylar w/oxygen absorbers and or dessicant packs.

Anyone.......
I know it sounds silly but please, useful suggestions.

Posted: 1/1/2009 3:50:54 PM EDT

[#1]

well it might be overkill, but you surelly can't go wrong with your option #3 stored inside your option #2...

Posted: 1/1/2009 3:53:33 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
well it might be overkill, but you surelly can't go wrong with your option #3 stored inside your option #2...

+1

Or vac packed in Foodsaver bags. Or in Mason jars with O2 absorbers.

Posted: 1/1/2009 3:57:37 PM EDT

[#3]

Regarding Instant potatoes. They all seem to need milk to make. Any brands that just need water added?

Posted: 1/1/2009 3:59:50 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Regarding Instant potatoes. They all seem to need milk to make. Any brands that just need water added?

If you are storing them in mylar with O2 absorbers why not throw some powdered milk in with them so all you need to add is water. Might take some experimenting to get the mix just right tho.

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:00:07 PM EDT

[#5]

Store some powdered milk too?

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:15:49 PM EDT

[#6]

Appreciate the input. Any idea how long they might store if put in mylar w/oxygen absorbers? 1yr, 2yr, 5yr??

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:21:37 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Regarding Instant potatoes. They all seem to need milk to make. Any brands that just need water added?

I think the Idahoan brand is just add water.

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:35:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Waldo is correct ...Idohoan , add boiling water let stand and eat up ..had some the other night. Not to bad if I may say so.

oops: Idahoan

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:38:35 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Regarding Instant potatoes. They all seem to need milk to make. Any brands that just need water added?

Eaqual parts water and spuds and 1 cup milk I belive. I've subed powered milk for lquid and could not tell differance. Even made with no milk. Just 50-50 mix. boil 2 cups water add 2 cups spuds. remove from heat stir with fork to fluff, add salt and butter if available...

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:48:29 PM EDT

[#10]

Thanks one and all. Thing I'll get a bunch of the Idahoan Potatoes and see how they store.

Posted: 1/1/2009 4:53:52 PM EDT

[#11]

If sealed and stored as discussed above, what will the shelf life be?

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