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Red Potatoes
Inventory, 50 lbs : 94.91
This item was last sold on : 05/22/22
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.
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 13 days ago, 5/10/22 Sharer's comments : Red Potatoes from Weiser Family Farms ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesМикрорайон Казахфильм, 17, 050023/A15C8E0, Алматы, Казахфильм, 1 этаж https://magnum.kz/ About 104 days ago, 2/08/22 Sharer's comments : Red potatoes from North Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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Near Poway, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 198 days ago, 11/06/21 Sharer's comments : Last bag of Red Chieftain potatoes! ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 271 days ago, 8/25/21 Sharer's comments : Red potatoes from Northern fields of Kazakhstab ![]() About 677 days ago, 7/14/20 Sharer's comments : kentang merah |