Patent ID: 6180145
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
A process for preparing a baked potato product comprising:providing a raw potato comprising a core and an exterior having an outer skin;washing the skin;following the washing step, cooking the potato to a temperature at the core of about 175.degree. F. to 200.degree. F. for at least about 15 minutes;following the cooking step, rehydrating the core and the skin by soaking the potato in a solution, or by exposing the potato to steam, at a temperature below about 180.degree. F. and for at least about 10 minutes such that the skin is tight to the core and has an appearance and a texture resembling the exterior of the raw potato prior to the cooking step;following the rehydrating step, cooling the potato to a temperature of about 32.degree. F. to about 50.degree. F.; andpackaging the potato.