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Reddit mentions of Betty Crocker Homestyle Reds, 100% Real Mashed Potatoes, 3.3-Ounce Packages (Pack of 8)
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Betty Crocker Homestyle Reds, 100% Real Mashed Potatoes, 3.3-Ounce Packages (Pack of 8). Here are the top ones.
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- Pack of eight, 3.3-ounces per unit (total of 26.4 ounces)
- A blend of red and russet potatoes with butter and natural flavors
- 80 calories per serving
- Good source of fibre
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Specs:
| Number of items | 8 |
| Size | 3.3 Ounce (Pack of 8) |
| Weight | 26.4 ounces |
They're alright - not too popular that you'll see people eating it where ever you go, but not unpopular enough that you won't see anyone eating it. IMO people buy it because they're pretty tasty (it has to be, with all that seasoning they throw in). They're come out of the machine piping hot with really tasty gravy (chicken flavor, i think) so they're alright to eat. They're also really cheap @ about S$1.20 each.
Yes, mash potatoes were the staple of our nation before rice took over - Singapore was basically founded on the stuff. This is a throwback to the old times so that we'll never forget... or not. No, there's no damn cultural significance. It's not a part of any of the major cultures' diets, but people know about them because KFC started serving them with meals.
They started showing up in about 2006 IIRC. Right now the machines only dispense mashed potatoes, but in the past the same machines dispensed mushroom/corn soup as well. But those served unpopular as they were more expensive, and were just flavored liquids in cups compared to the awesomeness that is mashed potatoes with gravy.
It's not black magic or some super machine like some people think, but this stuff inside the machines. They're actually pretty common in the food industry as they can be stored for a really long time and are much cheaper to ship in bulk than regular potatoes. It's also easier to get the final product from this. I know of a certain pizza company here which uses this for their shepherds/cottage pie. My guess is that there are several tanks inside the mashed potato machine. Hot water, potato powder and gravy powder. You press the button, the stuff comes out in sequence (much like a cup drink vending machine where syrup is mixed with carbonated water when you order). Nestle probably has their own mix of potato powder which they use in the machines but don't sell. Think of it as this stuff inside a machine.
TL;DR: Magic potato dust in a machine; not that special.