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Tater Tots History:
Here are the typical ingredients in tater tots:
Here's a brief history of tater tots
- In 1953, brothers F. Nephi Grigg and Golden Grigg, who owned Ore-Ida, a frozen food company, created tater tots as a way to use leftover potato scraps from making french fries.
- The brothers initially used the leftover potatoes as cattle feed, but the starch in the potatoes made the cattle too large.
- The brothers then decided to press the potato scraps into small cylinders or logs, coat them in oil, and sell them as tater tots.
- Tater tots were officially released in stores in 1956, but they were not popular at first because they were so cheap.
- When Ore-Ida raised the price of tater tots, the perceived value of the product rose, and they became popular.
- Today, tater tots are enjoyed by both kids and adults and are used in many creative recipes in upscale restaurants.
Tater Tots Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Additional seasonings (optional):
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
- Herbs (e.g. parsley, dill)
- Food additives (optional):
- Preservatives (e.g. sodium acid pyrophosphate)
- Texture modifiers (e.g. sodium acid pyrophosphate)
- Color enhancers (e.g. yellow corn flour)
Some brands may use additional ingredients or different seasonings, and some may offer variations like:
- Sweet potato tater tots
- Organic tater tots
- Gluten-free tater tots
- Spicy tater tots
- Loaded tater tots (with cheese, bacon, etc.)
Keep in mind that ingredients may vary depending on the brand and type of tater tots you're enjoying!
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