Organic
Russet Potato
"The quintessential spud, Russet Potatoes are a culinary delight."
A starchy and versatile root vegetable, known for its rough brown skin and white or yellowish flesh, Russet Potatoes are ideal for baking, mashing and roasting.
Also known as
Bintje, Idaho Potato
Botanical name
Solanum tuberosum
Product Details
PLU Code
94725
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Potato › All Sizes
Origin
Originally from the Andean region, now cultivated globally.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
2-12 months
Status
Approved
About Russet Potato
High in fiber and antioxidants, Russet Potatoes are a staple crop in many countries, with major producers including China, India and the United States.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Russet Potato are as follows
Energy 322 kcal per 150g serving
Water 79g per 150g
Protein 2g per 150g
Fat 0g per 150g
Carbohydrates 53g per 150g
Fiber 2g per 150g
Sugar 1g per 150g
Sodium 0g per 150g
Potassium 748mg per 150g
Folate 10mcg per 150g
Vitamin C 10mg per 150g
Manganese 0mg per 150g
Copper 0mg per 150g
Phosphorus 78mg per 150g
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for potatoes for fresh consumption (table/fresh-market tubers, cured, stored). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
95-99%
Packaging
Breathable bags or sacks, or bulk storage
Shelf Life
2-12 months
Storage Notes: Keep tubers in the dark, because light causes greening and bitter, toxic glycoalkaloids, and avoid storing them too cold, which turns starch into sugars that darken on cooking. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 506-510.
Applies to: potatoes for fresh consumption (table/fresh-market tubers, cured, stored).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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