Specification | Description |
Type | Varieties include Russet, Yukon Gold, Red, and Fingerling |
Shape | Oval, Round, or Oblong |
Size | Small (1.5 to 2 inches), Medium (2.5 to 3 inches), Large (3+ inches) |
Weight | Typically 100 to 300 grams per potato |
Skin Texture | Smooth to rough, can be thin or thick depending on variety |
Skin Color | Brown, Red, Yellow, Purple, or White |
Flesh Color | White, Yellow, or Purple |
Tuber Length | 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm) |
Tuber Diameter | 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) |
Moisture Content | 75 to 80% |
Starch Content | 15 to 25% (depending on variety) |
Texture | Starchy (for baking or mashing) or waxy (for boiling) |