White Creamer Potatoes
Estimated Inventory, 50 lbs : 5.00
This item was last sold on : 11/17/24
Description/Taste
White creamer potatoes are small in size and are round to oblong in shape, averaging 2-3 centimeters in diameter. The thin, smooth skin is cream-colored to pale tan with some light brown speckling and has a high moisture content. The flesh is off-white to light yellow and is firm and slippery with a waxy texture. When cooked, White creamer potatoes have a mild and buttery flavor with an airy, creamy texture.
Seasons/Availability
White creamer potatoes are available year-round.
Current Facts
White creamer potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum, are members of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family and are small tubers harvested from many different varieties of white potatoes. While they are often collected from specific varieties such as california white, white cascade, and white rose, they can be harvested from any white potato plant as long as the tubers are appropriately sized. White creamer potatoes are most commonly used as an accompaniment to main dishes or as a thickening agent in soups or stews.
Nutritional Value
White creamer potatoes are high in vitamin C, iron, and fiber
Applications
White creamer potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, roasting, frying, grilling, or mashing. They are often used in soups, stews, and potato salads, or they can be roasted on their own for a crisp and creamy side dish. White creamer potatoes can also be sliced and used as a topping on tarts and pizzas, cubed and mixed into chili, or sliced and layered in lasagna. White creamer potatoes pair well with duck fat, poultry, beef, parmesan, rosemary, thyme, chives, olive oil, arugula, white bean, and green beans. They will keep for a couple of weeks when stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
White potatoes were created with the chipping market in mind. Their oblong shape and absence of internal defects allowed for these tubers to easily be made into French fries. When it was discovered that white potatoes harvested early also produced a tuber high in flavor and nutrition, White creamer potatoes became a staple in the American household. The small size of the creamer provided faster cooking times, a more tender consistency, and a rich flavor that was suitable for many different styles of cooking.
Geography/History
White potatoes originated in the United States in New York, Idaho, and California. The different varieties were created to be high yielding, commercially marketable, and have strong resistance to disease. Today they are widely available at specialty grocers and markets in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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