White potatoes.
Easy to recognize—smooth light skin and white flesh—this variety is also easy to use. Primarily grown and used in the Eastern United States, this potato has gained in nationwide popularity because of its versatility. Keep these all-purpose potatoes in your pantry—they’re suited to any occasion.
Distinguishing features.
- Creamy texture that holds its shape after cooking
- Excellent for fries, chips, soups, salads, gratins and scalloped dishes
- Low to medium starch content
Available all year long from a variety of regions.
Yellow potatoes.
The rich golden flesh of these potatoes looks buttery and ready-to-eat even before it’s prepared. Increasingly popular in the U.S., after first capturing the interest of Europeans, they have outgrown their gourmet reputation to become common fare across the U.S.
Distinguishing features.
- Dense, creamy texture and golden flesh
- Cooks well, with a firm, dry texture after boiling or baking
- Best when steamed or mashed, and in potato salads, gratins and scalloped dishes
- Make an excellent potato pancake
- Available all year long from a variety of regions
