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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.
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Open Art Street Market | San Diego CA | 215-990-2594 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
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Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 236 days ago, 7/14/20 Sharer's comments : kentang merah 
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Banten, Indonesiaмикрорайон Казахфильм About 470 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 495 days ago, 10/29/19 Sharer's comments : New variety red potatoes “Asterix” Locally grown Greece 🇬🇷 
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Gaytan Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesRiverside CA About 623 days ago, 6/23/19 |
