Potato Buying Guide: Sizes, Varieties, Grades (2024)

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Potato Buying Guide: Sizes, Varieties, Grades? ›

Potato Sizing Chart

Potatoes sold at grocery stores are typically: size A potatoes (2.5 inches in diameter) size B potatoes (1.5 to 2.25 inches in diameter) size C potatoes (less than 1.5 inches in diameter); we've seen C-sized potatoes described as the smallest ones available.

Potato Sizing Chart

Potatoes sold at grocery stores are typically: size A potatoes (2.5 inches in diameter) size B potatoes (1.5 to 2.25 inches in diameter) size C potatoes (less than 1.5 inches in diameter); we've seen C-sized potatoes described as the smallest ones available.

2's. No. 2 potatoes bake and taste the same but may have pointed ends, more bruising, etc. Restaurant operators use No. 2 potatoes when the final appearance does not have to be as attractive a potato shape, for example for mashed, hash browns or French fries.

U.S. Grade B is the quality of peeled potatoes that may or may not possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and odor; that possess a reasonably good color; that are reasonably free from defects; that possess a reasonably good texture; that are reasonably uniform in size; and that score not ...

Thus, variety potatoes are sold as A (and premium) which is about the size of tennis ball or larger, B size, about the size of handball, and C (or creamer size) which can range from 1” diameter upwards to nearly a golf ball size.

Grading is the difference in measurements between sizes in your size range. In most cases you will have a standard grade, such as 1” between sizes. This standard grade will be reflected in your public size chart.

1 potatoes have less defects and are more even shaped in general, so are easier for the kitchen to get use out of the whole potato. Yields could be better.

What are Type C potatoes? ›

Type B are the versatile middle ground potatoes, good for frying, baking, roasting, and soups. • Type C is perfect for mashed potatoes and foods made from cooked potato mass, like potato pancakes. C is also ideal for home-made fries. White potatoes are absorbent, and have a smoother texture when mashed.

In addition to shape, size, and weight, US No. 1 potatoes are graded by firmness and the absence of internal or external disease and discoloration.

One of Chef Andrew's all-time favourite potatoes is the Désirée. This is the number one go-to potato for boiling. It's also ok to bake as it has a nice firm texture without being chewy. The Dutch Cream potato is one of the main potatoes used on restaurant menus and is great for roasting or baking.

The larger-sized potato means less potatoes to peel and better yield. Red. A: 2"-3.5" B: 1.5"-2.25" (Most Common in foodservice) C: .75"- 15/8" "Thumb": fingerling.

B-Size Red & Yukon Gold Potatoes

B-Size potatoes have a diameter range of 1.5" to 2.5" and are commonly called "New" Potatoes. Unlike some competitors, we use a lay-flat package which reduces the amount of poly used by over 40%.

There are 3 categories of seed potatoes – pre-basic, basic and certified.

potato weight. 90-count size (90-95 potatoes in carton), 9.0 oz. avg. potato weight.