A Practical Guide - Choose the Right Potato

Choosing the right potato can make a world of difference in the finished product.

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BUYING POTATOES

GRADES

Potatoes are graded and sold according to federal standards for size, shape, maturity, freedom from dirt, injuries, blemished and disease.

The grades are as follows:
Canada No 1
Canada No. 1 Large
Canada No.1 Small
Canada No. 1 New Potatoes
Canada No. 2.
(Canada No 1 being the highest standard)

Keep your purpose in mind when buying them.

If you are cutting or peeling the potato the Canada No. 2 grade is just as delicious but less expensive. (It is less visually appealing.)

Buying  |  Cooking  |  Storing  |  Preparing

information courtesy of PEI Potato Board