Knorr Stocki: Swiss mashed potato ready in under 2 minutes
Knorr Stocki is Switzerland's best-known instant mashed potato flake preparation. The 100% natural-ingredients version is made with 99% Swiss potatoes from sustainable farming, gluten-free, with only turmeric and a natural antioxidant from rosemary extract added. The 440 g pack contains 4 resealable sachets of 110 g, for a total of 12 servings. In professional kitchens it delivers a creamy, consistent mash ready in minutes, with no peeling, boiling or mashing of fresh potatoes.
What Stocki is
Stocki is a dehydrated potato flake: Swiss potatoes are cooked, mashed and dried into flakes that rehydrate instantly on contact with hot liquid. The result is a mash with a clean potato taste, no lumps and an always-identical yield. It is a long-shelf-life product, light to store and waste-free, two decisive advantages for high-volume catering.
Origin and producer
Stocki is a historic Knorr brand. The Knorr group was founded in 1838 in Heilbronn, Germany, while Swiss production began in 1907 in Thayngen, in the canton of Schaffhausen. The Knorr plant in Thayngen, today part of Unilever Switzerland, has been the Swiss benchmark for soups, stocks and potato preparations for over a century. The potatoes used in Stocki are 99% from sustainable Swiss agriculture.
Characteristics
Instant-rehydration potato flakes, natural light colour, neutral potato aroma, velvety texture. A gluten-free product, suitable for anyone needing a cereal-free base. Contains milk (skimmed milk powder), to be declared for allergens. Packaged under protective atmosphere to preserve freshness and fragrance.
Technical specifications
Net content 440 g, divided into 4 sachets of 110 g. Each sachet yields 3 servings, for 12 servings in total. Nutritional values of the ready-to-eat product: 72 kcal (301 kJ) per 100 g, 1.5 g fat of which 0.6 g saturates, 15 g carbohydrates of which 1.2 g sugars, 1.5 g fibre, 1.5 g protein, 0.59 g salt. Store at room temperature in a dry place.
Preparation
For each sachet (3 servings): bring 4 dl of water to the boil with half a teaspoon of salt and 15 g of butter to taste. Remove from heat, add 2 dl of cold milk, pour in the sachet contents and press with a spoon until all flakes are covered with liquid. Let rest for about half a minute, then stir briefly. For large volumes keep the same ratio and work in a large pot.
Professional kitchen uses
Classic side dish for roasts, braised meats, stews, baked fish and meat plates. Quick base for potato gnocchi, croquettes and patties. Top layer for gratins and potato cakes. Natural thickener for soups, veloutes and vegetable creams. Filling for potato ravioli, dumplings and pies. Soft bed for serving stews and ragu.
Pairings
It pairs with brown butter, nutmeg, chives, Swiss melting cheeses, sausage and Cervelat, red-wine braises, sauteed mushrooms and meat sauces. For an Italian touch, excellent with ragu, grated Parmigiano and extra-virgin olive oil.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not pour the flakes into water still on the heat: lumps will form. Do not exceed the indicated liquid quantities, otherwise the mash stays too runny. Do not add boiling milk all at once: cold milk at the end keeps the light colour and creaminess. Storing the product in a damp place reduces the fragrance of the flakes.
Who it is for
The ideal solution for restaurants, school and company canteens, hotels, care homes, catering, delicatessens and private customers looking for a reliable, fast Swiss mashed potato. The 4-sachet format lets you prepare only the servings you need, reducing waste.
LAPA distribution and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Schaffhausen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais (Martigny, Brig) and Grisons (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours via certified partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). A long-life dry product, ideal for the stock of restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens and Italian grocery stores.
