Excerpt from Report to the Michigan Legislature on the Feasibility of Using the Pulp and Chicory Dryers in the State to Dry the Surplus Potato Crop, 1915
From the above table it will readily appear that the potato one of the most nourishing of our common foods. Its value is still further emphasized by the fact that steamed or mashed potato digests in two or three hours, whereas roast beef requires four or five hours, 011 double the time (gautier).
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the potential of dried potatoes as a commercial opportunity, considering the viability of utilizing existing sugar beet pulp dryers in Michigan for potato drying. The author explores the nutritional value of potatoes, comparing them to other food sources, and discusses the various methods of utilizing potatoes, including drying, to preserve and extend their shelf life. The book also examines the market demand for dried potatoes, both domestically and internationally, considering the potential for export to European countries. The author provides insights into the machinery and processes involved in potato drying, drawing on expert opinions and industry reports to assess the feasibility of using existing sugar beet pulp dryers for this purpose. The book concludes by emphasizing the potential benefits of potato drying for preserving Michigan's potato crop and contributing to food security, both at home and abroad. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330661734_0
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