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Description/Taste
Red potatoes are small to medium in size and are round or oval with a somewhat uniform shape. The thin skin is ruby to deep red and is smooth with some light brown speckling, spots, and indentations. There are also a few medium-set eyes found across the surface of the skin. The flesh is crisp, white, and firm. When cooked, Red potatoes have a waxy and dense texture and a mild, buttery, and earthy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Red potatoes are available year-round.
Current Facts
Red potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum, is a broad category encompassing many different varieties that belong to the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with tomatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers. Red potatoes are globally known for holding their shape well when cooked and can be used in a number of culturally diverse recipes. They are also widely popular being both commercially grown and cultivated in home gardens for individual use. Red potatoes are often labeled as "new potatoes,” though this categorization only refers to the Red potatoes that are harvested prematurely and have a small size.
Nutritional Value
Red potatoes contain vitamin C, fiber, and some iron.
Applications
Red potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, mashing, baking, or roasting. They readily absorb accompanying flavors and offer a textural element in a variety of dishes both cold and hot. Red potatoes are considered an excellent salad potato because they hold their shape well when cooked and can be roasted and smashed when small in size. They can also be used in soups, stews, and curries, or served baked or mashed. Red potatoes are popularly diced and sautéed for breakfast hash or sliced thin and used on pizza. They can be cubed, roasted, and served alongside meats as a hearty side dish. Red potatoes pair well with lemon, garlic, parmesan cheese, rosemary, herbs, basil, dill, parsley, goat cheese, leeks, sausage, Shishito peppers, and green beans. They will keep for a couple of weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Red potato is an extremely popular potato both grown commercially and in home gardens. Many families in the United States grow up only using Red potatoes because of their ease of use and because of tradition that carries down from generation to generation. The Red potato is an important economic crop for countries throughout the world as it offers a number of varieties and flavors, is filling, and families of all economic standings have access to it.
Geography/History
The Red potato was first cultivated in the mountains of Peru. Spanish explorers then brought the potato with them on returning voyages and introduced it to Europe in the 1560s. When potatoes became popular and spread across Europe, they were also carried to the United States. Today, Red potatoes are widely available and can be found in South America, the United States, and in Europe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Produce | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Pacific Social | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Fire Station 8 | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Farmers Table | La Mesa CA | 619-724-6465 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Dublin Square | San Diego CA | 619-239-5818 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Wild Thyme Table | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Clambake Catering | San Diego CA | 858-220-9247 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
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Weekend food fair Kazakhfilm
микрорайон Казахфильм About 135 days ago, 11/23/19 Sharer's comments : Red potatoes grown in North Kazakhstan at Almaty food fair 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece G-43 About 161 days ago, 10/29/19 Sharer's comments : New variety red potatoes “Asterix” Locally grown Greece 🇬🇷 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Gaytan Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesRiverside CA About 289 days ago, 6/23/19 Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States About 459 days ago, 1/04/19 Sharer's comments : Red Vickings 
Hayward Farmers Market
Farmacy Acres
Wisconsin, United StatesHayward , 54843 1-715-762-4913 About 631 days ago, 7/16/18 Sharer's comments : Red Potatoes spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. |
