Our family of distributors play a very important role in delivering a great product to our customers. Here are a few frequently asked questions that we get from new prospective distributors and that our current distributors receive from their customers:

Are Prairie Gold Produce potatoes GMO Free?

All Prairie Gold Produce fresh pack potatoes and potato granules are non-genetically modified.

Are all Prairie Gold Produce potatoes from Western Canada?

Yes!  Prairie Gold Produce works hard to source additional potatoes from 20-30 of the best potato farms in Western Canada.  You can be guaranteed their fresh pack potatoes and potato granules are 100% Canadian.  Prairie Gold Produce offers Certificates of Origin when requested.

What types of potatoes do we use at Prairie Gold Produce?

Prairie Gold Produce uses mainly Russet potatoes to manufacture their potato granules with small quantities of red and yellow potatoes blended in. 

We offer fresh pack potatoes in the following varieties: RUSSET NORKOTAH, RUSSET BURBANK, RANGER RUSSET, RED POTATOES and YELLOW POTATOES.

What makes Prairie Gold Produce potato granules better than others?

Prairie Gold Produce starts off using over 95% RUSSET potatoes for their potato granules.  Other manufacturers use a mixture of RUSSETS and additional potato varieties which contribute to the ‘gluey’ texture that most potato granules have when they’re prepared.  At Prairie Gold Produce, they’ve invested a lot a time and money into purchasing custom equipment and honing their manufacturing processes which has allowed them to perfect their potato granules.  Prairie Gold potato granules have the same consistency and texture as fresh made mashed potatoes and result in crispier baked and fried products when used as a coating and moister and less dense food when added as a filling. 

Are Prairie Gold Produce products allergen sensitive?

Yes.  Prairie Gold Produces does not have peanuts, tree nuts or other nuts or their derivatives, sesame seeds, dairy products, egg, soy, wheat, corn or their derivatives, fish, shellfish, or crustaceans present in any products in their manufacturing facilities.  Prairie Gold Produce uses sulphites as a shelf life preservative so products may contain Sodium Metabisulphate.

Where can I store my potato granules and how long can I store them?

The potato granules have a shelf-life of almost 2 years and they do not require refrigeration but should be stored in a dry, air tight container.

How are Prairie Gold Produce potato granules packed?

The potato granules are packed into multiwall paper bags with a polyethylene liner that typically contain 25 kg of potato granules.  They also have tote bags that hold 1000kg and 1500kg of potato granules.

What are the nutritional facts of the potato granules?

How are Prairie Gold Produce fresh potatoes packed?

Prairie Gold Produce fresh potatoes are packed in 5lb, 10lb and 20lb poly bags. They also pack in 50lb cartons for food service application.

What is a specialty run?

A specialty run is when the line at the Prairie Gold Produce dehydration facility is flushed and when an adapted product (like a reduced preservation blend) is put in the line. Afterwards the line gets flushed again and they proceed with their regular products.

Prairie Gold Produce products have Kosher labels.  What is Kosher food?

Kosher products refer to the food content and production requirements. In Hebrew, kosher means 'fit' or 'proper' indicating that the food products meet the dietary requirements and have been prepared in a way that is in keeping with Jewish law. Prairie Gold Produce is regularly inspected by the Kashruth Council of Canada.

I noticed Prairie Gold Produce products are Halal certified.  What is Halal food?

Halal foods are foods that Muslims are able to eat or drink under Islamic Shariʻah. The criteria specify both what foods are allowed, and how the food must be prepared.  Prairie Gold Produce is regularly inspected by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America.