Potato Pearls Brochure

ACTUALLY, THEY’RE ANYTHING BUT DRY. Mashed potatoes made easy. We took away the peeling, boiling and mashing, and kept the flavor. ™ ®Quick prep. Preferred taste. More profits.

STOP PEELING, BOILING AND MASHING.Potato Pearls® offer like-scratch flavor with quick, easy prep. We’ve selected, washed, peeled, sliced, mashedand dried the potatoes using our proprietary process that locks in farm fresh flavor. All you have to do is add waterand watch the profits pile up. With a portion cost that is less than scratch, refrigerated or frozen, Potato Pearls®will save you time, labor and costs. Quick, easy prep! 1 2 3EASY STORAGE, 100% YIELD. DOUBLEEASY HANDLING. HOLD TIME. Eliminate yield loss of 15-20%One case of Potato Pearls® weighs from peeling and spoilage. Holds 2 times longer thanabout 22 pounds and yields scratch mashed potatoes.approximately the same number Plus, you can refresh withof servings as 100 pounds of water while holding onraw potatoes. a steamtable.THE ADVANTAGES ARE CLEAR. POTATO PEARLS® SCRATCH MASHED ~Cost: $.18/serving1Lower Cost ~Cost: $.12/serving ~15 prep steps ~80 minutesSave Labor Add hot water & serve ~80% yield 1 case (50 lb) =Save Prep Time < 5 minutes 240 servings Up to 1 hourZero waste 100% yield Storage and 1 case (22 lb) = Handling Efficiency 504 servings Increased Holding 2 x longer than scratch2 1National Food Lab Study 2Basic American Foods internal study

AMMAUSSHTEFDORPYOOTUARTMOEENSU:.With over 1 billion orders served in foodservice annually, mashed potatoes are the leading comfort food anda cornerstone of the classic American menu.1 For over 60 years, Basic American Foods has been producinghigh quality, patron pleasing mashed potatoes to foodservice operators across the country. Our proprietaryprocess preserves the natural potato flavor, texture and nutrients, and gives you the confidence that youare serving a quality, consistent product year round. Exclusive Pearl Shape Allows for a quick refresh that delivers delicious flavor and texture. Quality Potatoes 100% sourced from U.S. farmers according to long held specifications.Our unique proprietary drying process locks in farm-fresh flavor and natural texture. Within hours of harvesting, The water is added back into the potatoes are placed in the potatoes for a “from climate controlled storage to protect quality and integrity scratch” taste in every batch Start with fresh, whole They are cooked and dried USA potatoes grown to remove water using our in nutrient rich soil proprietary process that locks in flavor and texture1NPD Crest and then packaged safely

CHOOSING THE RIGHT MASHED POTATO FOR YOUR OPERATION.PREMIUM EXCEL®Superior quality mashed potatoes Delicious, creamy mashed potatoeswith scratch-like taste, texture and ready in just 5 minutes. Extra quick,appearance. Fully flavored, complete no mix prep.products with quick, easy prep. n Original Recipe Mashed: rich and creamy, classic butter flavorn Nature’s Own Mashed: classic n Creamy Butter Mashed with Skins: mashed recipe with rich butter rich, homestyle butter flavor flavors and creamy texture blended with potato skinsn Redskin Mashed: extra rich dairy, n Sweet Potato Mashed: on-trend butter and seasoning with flavor, a blend of potatoes, sweet potato skins for premium texture potatoes and seasoningsn Gold Mashed: full-bodied recipe with butter, dairy and seasonings No mix for a rich taste with natural Complete sweetness and golden color No mix CompleteSMART SERVINGS™ CLASSIC VALUEBetter-for-you sides with extra quick, Versatile mashed potato with extra Potato granules and seasoningno mix prep. quick prep. Mix by hand or machine combined for value mashed potatoes.n Low Sodium with Vitamin C Mashed: for classic flavor. Machine mix. Features reclosable healthful mashed potato recipe base Safe-T-Can® packaging. (100 mg sodium per half-cup serving) n Golden Extra Rich Mashed: classic n WHIPP® Instant Mashed Complete recipe with butter flavor, dairy with Vitamin C – Low Sodium No mix and seasoning n WHIPP® Instant Mashed with Recipe ready n Country Style Mashed: homestyle Vitamin C – Low Sodium Low sodium blend of butter flavor, dairy and n WHIPP® Automash® Potato Mix black pepper seasoning n Extra Rich Mashed -No Salt Added: Recipe ready versatile, low sodium recipe base Low sodium (25 mg sodium per half-cup serving) Complete Recipe ready

BUILD SIGNATURE MASHED SIDES. Add value and profits.Easy prep for quick 1. Add hot water and additional ingredients to a 6-inch deep, half-steamtable pan.and delicious sides! 2. Add Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Mashed and stir quickly for 15-20 sec., making sure toGo to baf.com formore menu ideas. cover all 4 corners. 3. Sit for 5 min. and stir well. Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes Prep: 20 min. 3 Tbsp Sage, freshly minced 25 cup- Browned butter, warm 5 cup (to taste) 1 gal + 1 cup Water, hot (170˚-190˚F) Gently brown butter over medium/low heat until golden brown with nutty aroma, about 15 min. ts sMustard Mashed Potatoes Cheddar & Scallion Mashed PotatoesPrep: 5-6 min. Prep: 8-10 min.5 cup + 2 Tbsp Spicy brown mustard 5 cup Scallions, sliced thin 1 gal + 1 cup Water, hot (170˚-190˚F) 3 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded 1 gal + 1 cup Water, hot (170˚-190˚F)Our vision: Growth with integrity. To be the most trusted provider of quality food solutions that achieve growth for our customers, our employees, and our company. Founded by Jack Hume in a modest dehydration plant, Basic American Foods has been family owned and operated since 1933. The first instant potato product that could be rehydrated was developed in the 1950s. Ongoing innovations (40+ patents) launched potato and bean products expressly made for foodservice operators’ needs. Our products are recognized for back-of-house convenience, scratch-like taste, texture, and appearance. Our manufacturing facilities are in Idaho and Washington, with corporate offices in California.Today, Basic American Foods is a leading supplier n Potato Pearls® and WHIPP® Mashedof shelf-stable products to the foodservice market. n Brilliant Beginnings™ Recipe-Ready PotatoesOur portfolio, built on delivering quick, easy prep n Golden Grill® Hashbrowns and Cut Potatoesand consumer preferred taste, includes: n Classic Casserole® Potato Sides n Santiago® Refried, Black Beans and Chili

™ PRODUCTS AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION ® PREPARED 4 OZ BASED ON HALF-CUP SERVINGS, PREPARED YIELD SERVINGSSKU PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PACK PKG. GROSS WT. PKG. CASE MIN./ KOSHER ALLERG. TOTAL FAT SAT. FAT SODIUM CARB. FIBER PROTEIN GLUTENPotato Pearls® Premium - No Mixer SIZE FORM (LB) LBS./ LBS./ SERVE CALORIES (G) (G) (G) (MG) (G) (G) FREE PKG. CASE Pouch10169 Nature’s Own Mashed Potatoes 10/29.3 oz Pouch 20.37 10 100 40 400 7 OU-D Milk 86 1.7 1.4 272 16 1 2 Y Y Pouch Y10349 Redskin Mashed Potatoes 8/32.5 oz 17.98 10.2 82 41 328 7 OU-D Milk 92 2.0 0.6 391 17 1 2 Y Y Pouch10379 Gold Mashed Potatoes 8/31.9 oz. Bag 17.70 10.1 81 40 320 7 OU-D Milk 91 2.0 0.6 351 16 1 3 Y Y NPotato Pearls® EXCEL® - No Mixer Pouch Y Pouch76468 Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes 12/28 oz. 22.45 10.4 125 42 504 5 OU-D Milk 78 1.1 0.1 364 15 1 2 Y Y Pouch10056 Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes 1/40 lb. Bag 42.21 237.3 – 949 – 5 OU-D Milk 78 1.1 0.1 364 15 1 2 Y Y N10040 Creamy Butter w/Skins Mashed Potatoes 12/27.16 oz. Pouch 21.82 9.8 118 39 468 5 OU-D Milk 80 1.6 0.3 442 15 1 1 Y Pouch N10425 Sweet Potato Mashed -a blend of 10/20.17 oz. Carton 14.00 5.3 53 21 210 5 Pareve OU Soy 104 0.2 0.1 239 24 1 2 Y Y Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Seasonings Carton Y YPotato Pearls® SMART SERVINGS™ - No Mixer Bag N Bag N10426 Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes w/Vit. C 12/26.5 oz. Bag 21.33 10.3 124 41 492 5 OU-D Milk 75 0.6 0.1 102 16 1 2 Y N Pouch N10513 Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes w/Vit. C 1/40 lb. Bag 42.21 248.9 – 995 – 5 OU-D Milk 75 0.6 0.1 102 16 1 2 Y N Bag YPotato Pearls® CLASSIC - Machine or Hand Mix 81056 Country Style Mashed Potatoes 12/30.7 oz. 24.46 9.9 119 40 480 25 OU-D Milk 72 1.0 0.3 307 17 1 2 Y53498 Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes 12/29.6 oz. 23.66 9.8 118 39 468 8 OU-D Milk 79 0.8 0.2 359 17 1 2 Y14110 Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes 6/3.7 lb. 24.42 19.7 118 79 474 8 OU-D Milk 79 0.8 0.2 359 17 1 2 Y81837 Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes - No Salt Added 6/3.55 lb. 23.52 19.5 117 78 468 8 OU-D Milk 79 0.8 0.2 18 17 1 2 Y70659 Golden Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes 1/50 lb. 50.582 265.9 – 1064 – 8 OU-D Milk 79 0.8 0.2 359 17 1 2 Y41770 Vitamin C Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium 8/5 lb. 42.16 28.2 226 113 904 8 OU-D Milk 80 0.8 0.2 18 18 1 2 Y36882 Seasoned Mashed Potatoes 8/5 lb. 42.16 28 224 112 896 8 OU-D Milk 76 0.8 0.2 343 14 1 1 Y10050 WHIPP® Automash® Potato Mix 10/48 oz. 31.47 16 160 64 640 12 OU-D Milk 18 0.2 0.1 245 3 1 2 Y91977 Instant Potato Flakes - Low Sodium 6/5 lb. 32.55 33 198 132 792 12 Pareve OU None 62 0.2 0.1 15 14 1 1 Y20696 Instant Potato Flakes - Low Sodium 1/40 lb. 40.77 263.8 – 1055 – 12 Pareve OU None 62 0.2 0.1 15 14 1 1 Y PREPARED 17 G DRY BASED ON HALF-CUP SERVINGS, PREPARED YIELD SERVINGSSKU PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PACK PKG. GROSS WT. LBS./ LBS ./ PKG. CASE MIN./ KOSHER ALLERG. TOTAL FAT SAT. FAT SODIUM CARB. FIBER PROTEIN GLUTEN SIZE FORM (LB) PKG. CASE SERVE CALORIES (G) (G) (G) (MG) (G) (G) FREEPotato Pearls® Premium - No Mixer10215 Mashed Potatoes Complete Recipe 6/5.31 lb. Safe-T-Can 35.11 29.3 176 142 852 12 OU-D Milk 69 0.2 0.1 20 15 1 2 YY w/Vit. C - Low Sodium 6/5.75 lb. Safe-T-Can 37.75 33 198 154 924 12 Pareve OU ** 10/49 oz. Pouch 32.16 17.1 171 82 820 12 OU-D Milk10217 Mashed Potatoes w/Vit. C - Low Sodium* 10/48 oz. Pouch 31.53 17.5 175 80 800 12 Pareve OU ** 66 0.2 0.1 13 15 1 1 YY75601 Mashed Potatoes Complete Recipe 69 0.2 0.1 20 15 1 2 YN w/Vit. C - Low Sodium63990 Mashed Potatoes w/Vit. C - Low Sodium* 69 0.2 0.1 13 15 1 1 YN* As prepared with recommended recipe ingredients. Product information subject to changes, errors and omissions.** Manufactured on equipment that also processes milk. All Basic American Foods Mashed Potatoes are: Earn reward points by purchasing Basic American Foods’ potatoes. To become a member, go to Naturally 0 grams trans fat Products of foodservicerewards.com; it’s free. gluten free per serving as sold the USA PREPARATION (See package for more details)Premium Mashed EXCEL® and Smart ServingsTM Classic Mashed Value MashedPour 1 gallon hot water (170˚-190˚F) into a 6-inch Pour 1 gallon and 1 cup hot water Pour 2 gallons boiling water in Pour 12 quarts boiling waterdeep, half-steamtable pan. (170˚-190˚F) into 6-inch deep, mixing bowl. (and other ingredients) in half-steamtable pan. Quickly add Hand mix: Add product, stir constantly mixing bowl.Quickly add product. product. Stir with a slotted spoon, with whisk. Using whip attachment,Stir with a slotted spoon, 15-20 sec. (Nature’s Own) 15-20 sec., making sure to cover all Machine mix: Using whip attachment, slowly add product, mixor 30-40 sec. (Redskin and Gold), making sure to 4 corners, sit 5 min. Stir well. mix on low; slowly add product. on low 1 min. Scrape bowl,cover all 4 corners, sit 7 min. Stir well. Sweet Potatoes: Add 2 quarts hot Scrape bowl, whip on high until fluffy whip on high until fluffy water (170˚-190˚F) and 5 Tbsp butter (35 min.). (3-5 min.). (optional) into 4-inch deep, third- Country Style: Use 1 gallon of boiling WHIPP® Automash® can be steamtable pan. Add product and water. Using whip attachment, mixed in a cocoa mixer in stir with a slotted spoon 30-45 sec. slowly add product, mix on low 1 min. single servings. making sure to cover all 4 corners, Scrape bowl, whip on high until fluffy sit 5 min. Stir well. (15 min.). Hold covered at 150˚-160˚F, 20-30 min. 2185 N. California Blvd., Suite 215, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 800-722-2084 baf.com 1882 • 3 /15 Basic American Foods,™ Smart Servings™ and Brilliant Beginnings™ are trademarks and Potato Pearls,® Golden Grill,® Santiago,® Classic Casserole,® EXCEL,® and WHIPP® are registered trademarks of Basic American Foods.