Potato Processing, Its Status and Need in India

Abstract

Potato acreage and production have been steadily increasing over the years in India resulting in market gluts. Based on current data, potato production continues to grow, so surplus potato should be used and processed to avoid wasting this precious food. Processing potato and adding value is necessary for better use. The availability of raw potatoes is high only during the harvest season, and the availability of raw potatoes for processing is low for most of the year. Therefore, storage of potato is important to ensure that sufficient quantities of potato are available year-round for processing. Processing can open up a new dimension of small-scale farming and small-scale farming income. Consumer preferences and pattern of consumption needs to be evaluated to predict the acceptance of new products. This helps to prioritize the standardization of products that have a good future and demand in the market.