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Potatoes, Idaho No. 2

Number Two Idaho Potatoes
Markon Essentials (ESS) No. 2 Idaho Potatoes are ideal when external appearance is not important, but flavor, quality, food safety, sustainability, and consistency are.

Product Details

Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Storage Temperature:
45°-50°F (7°-10°C)
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No
Grades:
U.S. No. 2

Available Offerings from Markon for Potatoes, Idaho No. 2

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Potatoes, Idaho No. 2 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 10 OZ Mesh 2 06 11628 95480 0 6 11628 95480 6
Potatoes, Idaho No. 2 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 6 OZ Mesh 2 06 11628 95485 5 6 11628 95485 1
Potatoes, Idaho No. 2 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 10 OZ Paper 2 06 11628 95490 9 6 11628 95490 5
Potatoes, Idaho No. 2 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 6 OZ Paper 2 06 11628 95495 4 6 11628 95495 0
Potatoes, Idaho No. 2 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 10 OZ Carton 2 06 11628 95540 1 6 11628 95540 7
Potatoes, Idaho No. 2 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 6 OZ Carton 2 06 11628 95545 6 6 11628 95545 2

Storage Tips:

Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area.

Handling Tips:

To avoid bruising, handle as little as possible; gently scrub to remove dirt without breaking the skin. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.

General Usage Ideas

  • Potatoes add fiber and comfort to breakfast menus: try them in hash browns, omelets, and quiches
  • Lunch is the perfect time for crisp, house-made french fries; potatoes also work well in mayonnaise-based salads and broth or creamy soups
  • Baked, mashed, roasted, or fried, potatoes are a staple dinner ingredient; flavors that pair well include bacon, butter, cheese, cream, fresh herbs, eggplant, and tomatoes

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Mix ratatouille (made with roasted and puréed MFC Eggplant, MFC Red Bell Peppers, RSS Sliced Onions, MFC Tomatoes, and RSS Peeled Garlic) with the flesh of baked ESS Idaho Potatoes
  • Serve mashed ESS Idaho Potatoes with filet mignon, pork roast, and grilled chicken
  • Bake ESS Idaho Potatoes; mash flesh with cream and blue cheese; serve in skins

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Top sautéed ESS Idaho Potatoes with poached eggs and micro greens
  • Mix mashed ESS Idaho Potatoes with pesto; serve with flash-fried greens

Did You Know?

The term 'spud' originally meant some kind of spade or digging-fork, more particularly the three-pronged fork commonly used to raise the potato crop.

Available Varieties From Markon

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Flavor Profile

Hard when raw, but must be cooked; when boiled, baked, or roasted, texture is smooth and starchy; easily mashed

Texture Profile

Smooth

Pairings:

Butter, horseradish, Italian parsley, ketchup, and thyme

Substitution Suggestions

Parsnips, sweet potatoes, taro, boniato

Yield:

80% usable product.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 150 grams
Calories 100
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 25g1%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 4g13%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 14mg2%
Iron 1mg4%
Potassium 610mg15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients:
This product contains potatoes.
Allergen Information:
No known allergens in this product.

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