Russet potato
Arusset potatois a type ofpotatothat is large, with dark brown skin and few eyes. The flesh is white, dry, soft, and mealy, and it is suitable forbaking,mashing,andfrench fries.Russet potatoes are sometimes known asIdaho potatoesin theUnited States,[1]but the nameIdaho Potatois trademarked by theIdaho Potato Commissionand only potatoes grown in the state of Idaho can legally be referred to by that name.[2]
Varieties
[edit]- Russet Burbank[3]
- Norkotah Russet[3]
- Frontier Russet[3]
- Russet Nugget[3]
- Centennial Russet[3]
- Rio Grande Russett[3]
- Silverton Russet[3]
- Ranger Russet
- Umatilla Russet
- Butte Russet
- Alpine Russet
- Alturas Russet
- Arcadia Russet
- Blazer Russet
- Canela Russet
- Castle Russet
- Classic Russet
- Clearwater Russet
- Defender Russet
- Echo Russet
- Galena Russet
- Gem Russet
- GemStar Russet
- Highland Russet
- King Russet
- La Belle Russet
- Lemhi Russet
- Mountain Gem Russet
- Nooksack Russet
- Norgold Russet
- Owyhee Russet
- Payette Russet
- Pioneer Russet
- Pomerelle Russet
- Premier Russet
- Reveille Russet
- Rio Grand Russet
- Sage Russet
- Targhee Russet
- Teton Russet
- Vanguard Russet
- Western Russet
- Rainier Russet
Origin
[edit]To improve the disease resistance of potatoes,Luther Burbankselected the potato that became known as the Russet Burbank. It was not patented because plants such as potatoes propagated from tubers were not granted patents in the United States.[4]
Use
[edit]Restaurants such asMcDonald'suse russet potatoes for their size, which produce long pieces suitable forfrench fries.As of 2009, "McDonald's top tuber is the Russet Burbank".[5]The russet Burbank is more expensive than other potatoes, as it consumes more water and takes longer to mature, while it also requires large amounts of pesticides.[5][6]
Varieties with high levels of starch, like russet potatoes, are well-suited to baking and mashing.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ab"Compare varieties".The Cook's Thesaurus.Archivedfrom the original on 22 June 2013.Retrieved15 April2013.
- ^"What Are Idaho Potatoes?".thespruceeats.com.n.d.
- ^abcdefgVegetable Varieties for GardenersArchived2017-02-12 at theWayback Machine-Cornell University
- ^Daniel Kevles (2002).A history of patenting life in the United States with comparative attention to Europe and Canada: a report to the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies.Archivedfrom the original on 2016-03-04.Retrieved2016-10-08.
- ^abBruce Watson (23 September 2009)."McDonald's prepares to switch its fries to a greener potato".Daily Finance.Archived fromthe originalon 27 November 2015.
- ^Emily Main (February 26, 2014)."McDonald's French Fries Are" Toxic Taters, "Says New Campaign".Rodale News.Archivedfrom the original on 20 December 2014.Retrieved20 December2014.
External links
[edit]- "Potato Varieties: Russets".Potatoes at WSU.Washington State University Agriculrutal Research Extension. Archived fromthe originalon 15 September 2012.
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