Potato Types and Varieties

Potato Types

• Russet.
• Red.
• White.
• Yellow.
• Purple.
• Fingerling.
• Petite.

1. What is the best potato variety?
2. What are the three types of potatoes?
3. What is the difference between different types of potatoes?
4. What is the tastiest new potato?
5. What is the biggest potato variety?
6. What is the healthiest potato?
7. What are the two main types of potatoes?
8. Which potato has the most starch?
9. What are the 4 market forms of potatoes?
10. What potato is best for mashed potato?
11. Which type of potatoes are best for roasting?

What is the best potato variety?

Top 10 Potato Varieties

1. Maris Piper - Maincrop. This well known variety is a chip shop favourite! ...
2. Rooster - Late Maincrop. Rooster makes a great choice for your Christmas dinner. ...
3. Arran Pilot - First Early. ...
4. Cara - Maincrop. ...
5. Pink Fir Apple - Late Maincrop. ...
6. Sarpo Mira - Late Maincrop. ...
7. Salad blue - Maincrop. ...
8. Maris Peer - Second Early.

What are the three types of potatoes?

When choosing different types of potatoes, keep in mind that they are categorized loosely based on starch content. The three basic groups are starchy, waxy, and medium or all-purpose; those with more starch are more mealy or floury; those with less starch are more waxy and firm.

What is the difference between different types of potatoes?

Headley details the difference between three varieties of potatoes: starchy, waxy, or all-purpose. ... 2) Waxy potatoes (red-skinned and fingerling potatoes): These potatoes are great for soups and salads because they hold their shape so well during cooking.

What is the tastiest new potato?

Best new potatoes to grow

• Growing method. We planted five tubers of each variety. ...
• 1st choice: 'Vivaldi' AGM. High yield of good-sized evenly shaped tubers and the favourite with our tasters, who loved the texture and flavour. ...
• 2: 'Accent' AGM. ...
• 3: 'Charlotte' AGM. ...
• 4: 'Jazzy' AGM. ...
• 5: 'Casablanca' AGM. ...
• 6: 'Lady Christl' AGM. ...
• 7: 'Winston' AGM.

What is the biggest potato variety?

Maincrop potatoes are generally the largest you can grow, needing 15-20 weeks to reach full size. By the end, you'll be rewarded with large potatoes that store well and are ideal for mashing, roasting and baking.

What is the healthiest potato?

All potato types are high in carbohydrates and contain a moderate amount of calories as well as healthy amounts of fiber, vitamins and minerals. The kind of potatoes that may be the healthiest are those with darker-colored flesh, such as the Purple Viking, Yukon Gold and Ruby Crescent.

What are the two main types of potatoes?

There are more than 4,000 varieties of potatoes worldwide. They can be classified into two main groups: waxy and floury.

Which potato has the most starch?

Russets, Idahos, and sweet potatoes (yes, this includes what we think of as yams) are the best examples of high-starch potatoes—and these species are definitely ones you're familiar with.

What are the 4 market forms of potatoes?

Market forms of potatoes include fresh, canned, frozen, and dehydrated. Fresh potatoes are sold whole, raw, and are susceptible to spoilage. Canned potatoes are pre-cooked and sold whole or in slices; this market form preserves the potatoes for an extensive period of time.

What potato is best for mashed potato?

Well, straight-up, Yukon Gold potatoes are the best for mashed potatoes. We love them for roasting, and we co-sign just as strongly for any mashing needs, whether they be with or without a turkey. Yeah, those guys! Yukon Gold potatoes have the densest and most uniform flesh of the potato varieties.

Which type of potatoes are best for roasting?

What are the best potatoes for roasting?

• Yukon Gold potatoes. ...
• Red potatoes. ...
• Desiree potatoes. Origin: The Netherlands.
• Kipfler potatoes. Origin: Austria.
• Purple sweet potato. Origin: South America.
• Russet potatoes. Origin: Massachusetts, USA.
• Sebago potatoes. Origin: Maine, USA.
• Dutch cream potatoes. Origin: The Netherlands.