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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.
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Working Class | San Diego CA | 858-226-6923 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Viejas Casino | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Clambake Catering | San Diego CA | 858-220-9247 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Five Oceans Fish Market | San Diego CA | 858-261-1796 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-403-0684 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Marriott Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
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Smit Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 21 days ago, 11/06/21 Sharer's comments : Last bag of Red Chieftain potatoes! 
мкр.алмагуль, 18а, Almaty 050060
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesAlmagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 95 days ago, 8/25/21 Sharer's comments : Red potatoes from Northern fields of Kazakhstab 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 501 days ago, 7/14/20 Sharer's comments : kentang merah |
