Mashed potato fans in the US may soon be able to get a tubful of the white stuff from a vending machine if there’s enough demand for food company Maggi’s somewhat unusual creation.
The mash-dispensing machine is apparently a big hit in Singapore, where potato lovers in the city-state have been enjoying the spud-based snack at 7-Eleven stores for a while now.
A YouTube video (below) demonstrating the vending machine shows a rather runny substance pouring from the nozzle, followed by an equally runny helping of gravy. And there you have it. Mash and gravy. There’s a “mashed potato BBQ flavor” button on the machine too, offering something a little different flavor-wise.
We assume that the snack is produced from potato powder and water rather than freshly picked and peeled potatoes, so we wonder about its taste. And it really does look a little too much on the runny side for our liking.
The Tecca website was told by a 7-Eleven rep that “each 7-Eleven owner is responsible for requesting such hardware for their specific locations,” which opens the door for the possible appearance of the mash maker at a convenience store near you. But would you use it? Would a tub of mash and gravy beat a burger when you’re hankering for a quick food fix?
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In a soft serve cone?
I try not to eat anything from a vending machine.
Yep, common in Singapore. But I never seen any one buy some.
That sounds almost as bad as sloppy joes at Speedway.
I’d probably eat that. If you’ve eaten a big bite thats been sitting there all day, then you probably will too.
Hell ya!!!!
Yeah I had these once from a 7-11 in Singapore…it was alright, I’ve definitely eaten worse. They were piping hot.
Yep, common in Singapore. But I never seen any one buy some.
Isn’t this basically what you’d get from KFC anyway?
This is getting ridiculous! As if we didn’t eat enough crap already. lol
I would rather the Automats made a comeback than to eat potatoes or gravy from a machine that has been on all morning & has not been refreshed or better yet knowing that the clerk just wipe the nozel with the same rag he used to clean the spilled sugar or coffee of the counter or floor . no thank u ill pass.
NO!
Why be close-minded? I’ll try anything once
I’ll try anything once. Judging from the video, I’m guessing it would be just that first attempt.
I’d eat mashed potatoes and gravy from almost anywhere.