Physical Appearance: Skin is generally smooth (or net-like for russets), with uniform color. The flesh inside is firm and typically white or yellow.
Texture: Very firm and hard to the touch. A soft or wrinkled potato indicates it is not fresh.
Signs of Freshness:
No Green Spots: Green areas indicate chlorophyll, but also potential toxins (solanine), signaling the potato was exposed to light.
Minimal/No Sprouts: Few, shallow eyes are fine, but sprouting indicates the tuber is aging.
No Odor: Fresh potatoes have a neutral, earthy smell.
Nutritional Value: High in potassium, vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, and they contain dietary fiber.
Culinary Uses: Highly versatile for boiling, baking, frying, mashing, roasting, and, when fresh, their texture holds up well to various cooking methods.
Additional Information:
Packaging Details :Export Packing: Often done in 10-20kg mesh bags, with 40ft HQ Reefer Containers holding up to 28-32 metric tons.