Topic 7: Potatoes

What are the two classifications of potatoes?

1. Waxy

2. Starchy

Which category of potato is high in moisture & sugar, but low in starch content?

Waxy

Which category of potato is low in moisture, but high in starch content?

Starchy

What is the most popular variety of high starch potatoes?

All- purpose

What is an all-purpose potato good to use for and why?

It can be good to use for mashed potatoes because it cost more money.

List 3 factors of quality to look for when buying potatoes

1. Heavy

2. Firm

3. Smooth

What is the ideal temperature to store potatoes at?

The ideal temperature is 13°C (56°F) and 16°C (61°F)

What happens to starch when stored for long periods at lower temperatures?

Starch Stored below 7°C (45°F) turns into sugar

What happens to potatoes when exposed to light?

When they are exposed to light, it produces solanine (Green areas)

The French term for potatoes cooked and passed through a ricer or food mill is?

Á là crème

What do you achieve when you add butter and scalded milk to the above?

Mashed potatoes

What do you achieve when you add egg yolks and butter to cooked and rice potatoes?

Duchesse

What is the English name for pomme allumette

Potato purée