Types of Potatoes and Their Uses

Potatoes that will absorb a lot of moisture when cooked making them separate and become fluffy

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Potatoes that hold their shape with cooked but can also absorb moisture which can be great for mashing

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potatoes that are picked immaturely so that they have less starch content and are considered new potatoes

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high starch and low moisture potato that has thick skin that ranges from light to dark brownish red, popular for canning, baking, and casserole recipe

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from Asia and has more natural sugar than all potatoes flesh and skin range from white to deep red

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cross between a white russet potato and a yellow fleshed potato

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toxin found when potatoes are introduced to sunlight and chlorophyll starts to form

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chemical reaction between the air and sugars and starches in potatoes causing browning

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seeds from pod producing plants

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grasses that grow edible seeds

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