What Makes Mash Potatoes Shine?

What Makes Mash Potatoes Shine? When potatoes are mashed, starch is released. The more you work the potatoes, the more starch gets released. When too much starch gets released, the potatoes become gummy, gluey, and unappetizing. Why do mashed potatoes get shiny? The Mistake: Overworking the Potatoes with a Food Processor, Blender or Mixer. Too