Russet potato

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A russet potato is a type of potato that is large, with dark brown skin and few eyes. The flesh is white, dry, soft, and mealy, and it is suitable for baking, mashing, and french fries. Russet potatoes are sometimes known as Idaho potatoes in the United States,[1] but the name Idaho Potato is trademarked by the Idaho Potato Commission and only potatoes grown in the state of Idaho can legally be referred to by that name.[2]

Russet potato cultivar with sprouts

Varieties

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Origin

To improve the disease resistance of potatoes, Luther Burbank selected the potato that became known as the Russet Burbank. It was not patented because plants propagated from tubers, such as potatoes, were not granted patents in the United States.[4]

Use

Restaurants such as McDonald's use russet potatoes for their size, which produce long pieces suitable for french 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]Template:R/superscript[6]

Varieties with high levels of starch, like russet potatoes, are well-suited to baking and mashing.[1]Template:R/superscript

References

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  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.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. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
  5. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bruce Watson (23 September 2009). "McDonald's prepares to switch its fries to a greener potato". Daily Finance. Archived from the original on 27 November 2015.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Emily Main (February 26, 2014). "McDonald's French Fries Are "Toxic Taters," Says New Campaign". Rodale News. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.

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