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Potatoes, No. 2
Markon Essentials (ESS) No. 2 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, No. 2
Description | Net Weight | Pack | GTIN | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Potatoes, No. 2 | 50 pounds or 23 kilograms | 6 OZ Mesh | 2 06 11628 92282 3 | 6 11628 92282 9 |
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.