Batchelors Original Instant Mashed Potato Made From Real Potato, 360 g Tub (Pack of 1)

Forgot to get this for my cooking. Amazon. Delivered next day before 1pm. Great.Size, texture, consistency and value for money are reasons why I purchase this to cook in food.

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This is a fabulous product, and you can get so many meals from just the 1 tube, I personally weigh up 60g to around 225ml of water and add a little butter to make it nice and creamy with a little mixed herbs, extra virgin olive oil and rapeseed oil, plus some turmeric as well and it's working out to a great non expensive meal with a pie, pasty or whatever you prefer

These are not the normal recipe that you would buy from the shops, I buy lots of these as they are for my dogs. The powder is more white than cream, they also mix up differently, so do not use the normal amount of water, save a little water and only use it if needed, these also mix up a little tacky, as for the taste, I couldn't tell you but my dogs still eat it so there's that lol.If I was to take a punt, these are rejects, so be aware of that.

This is getting a little pricey when it's out of offer pricing but it is extremely useful, not just for a quick bit of mash.I use it as a thickener and also in fishcakes, in soups etc. Also great as part of a coating instead of flour for chicken or fish etc. E.g. mix Smash with semolina and spices...pan fry for 30 seconds to 'set it' then finish in an air frier or oven (air friers of course blow and loose coatings make a right mess.. hence setting in pan first. Works really well on homemade jacket chips and roasties too. Lots of uses beyond just mash.If you prepare and freeze food meals in containers for microwave reheating it is also useful. E.g. it is great for meals such as sausage in onion gravy with mash and peas. You reduce the water content when mixing the Smash and after freezing and defrosting the mash won't dissolve into a liquid mush. Just be sure to also make thicker gravy and firmer mash and it'll successfully hold its form.The best way to make up Smash (works for everyone every time) is to weigh out your Smash in a large prewarmed bowl, add salt and a lump of butter to dry ingredients, and pour the boiling water from a measuring jug all in one go minus about 25ml and use a dessertspoon, not a fork, to mix together ...and mix it quickly until you see it is fully combined and it comes out perfectly every time. If you want it softer add the remaining water. I find the butter makes up for a little less water though.

I’ve been using this product for over 10 years very versatile can be mixed in use like regular mashed potato can add salt pepper and butter to it to get it more tasty. Give us a good texture when mixed.

Bought these for traveling abroad as my diet is limited. Taste isn't as good as making mash using fresh potatoes but it's not bad either. It can also be a convenient way to a make mash if you’re limited for time or too lazy (haha).

Easy to use if you keep mixing after adding boiling water. A nob of butter adds to finish. All in all very good value for money. Often use this product for a quick meal add on.