Idaho potatoes
(Russet potatoes)
The American state of Idaho produces more than 25 varieties of potatoes, from the firm Cal Red to the popular Russet Burbank to unusually named Russian Banana Fingerling. The most famous varieties include Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Cal Red, Red La Soda, Red Norland, Russian Banana Fingerling, French Fingerling, Purple Peruvian Fingerling, Yukon Gold, and Yukon Gem Gold.
However, upon hearing the term Idaho potatoes, most people associate it with Russet Burbank, which has a distinctive, earthy flavor and high content of solids, making it ideal for baking. Its shape is elongated, with rough skin and few eyes.
This potato variety was named after Luther Burbank, a scientist who developed the strain in Massachusetts.
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