Basic American Foods Potato Pearls Smart Servings Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes, 26.5 Ounce, 12 Per Case

Basic American Foods Potato Pearls Smart Servings Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Restaurant side dish: Serve as a classic mashed potato side alongside steaks, roasts, grilled chicken, or fish in casual dining and family restaurant settings.

Healthcare dining: Provide low sodium mashed potatoes that meet dietary restrictions for patients and residents in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.

School nutrition programs: Offer a kid friendly, lower sodium starch option that fits within federal school lunch sodium guidelines and student meal patterns.

Catering and banquet service: Scale up mashed potato production quickly for large events, buffets, and holiday gatherings without the labor of preparing fresh potatoes.

Food truck and quick serve: Reconstitute small batches on demand to keep service fast and waste low in mobile and limited kitchen environments.

Who Would Benefit

• Foodservice directors managing sodium restricted menus in healthcare and senior living
• K-12 school nutrition coordinators complying with reduced sodium meal standards
• Restaurant and catering operators who need consistent, labor saving mashed potatoes at volume
• Corporate and institutional cafeteria managers seeking shelf stable potato sides with long hold times
• Emergency feeding and disaster relief organizations that require lightweight, easy prep staples

Product Highlights

• Low sodium formula designed for health conscious and regulated dining environments
• Made from real Idaho potatoes for authentic flavor and fluffy texture
• Reconstitutes with hot water in minutes, no cooking equipment beyond a hot water source required
• 26.5 ounce package size yields generous portions per container
• 12 packages per case for high volume foodservice purchasing efficiency
• Shelf stable dry format eliminates refrigeration requirements and reduces storage costs
• Consistent batch to batch results eliminate variability common with fresh potato preparation
• Smart Servings line specifically formulated to support reduced sodium dietary goals

Preparation & Use

Combine Potato Pearls with hot water according to the package directions, stir gently, and serve. Adjust water volume slightly for firmer or creamier consistency based on preference. Prepared potatoes hold well on steam tables and in warming drawers for standard foodservice hold times. For added flavor, fold in butter, herbs, garlic, cheese, or gravy after reconstitution. Each 26.5 ounce container includes a measured serving scoop for portion control in institutional settings.

Common Applications

Beyond a traditional side dish, Potato Pearls work as a base for shepherd’s pie topping, potato croquettes, loaded potato bowls, and breakfast hash. Their neutral, low sodium profile makes them an adaptable foundation that absorbs seasoning and mix ins readily without competing flavors. Use them as a thickening base for potato soups or as a binding component in meatloaf and casserole recipes where lower sodium content is an advantage.