Potato Council
supporting the British potato industry
Cara
White skin with pink eyes, cream flesh. Soft, moist, waxy texture.
This is a Main Crop variety.
waxy potatoes: translucent, moist feel.
Stay firm and make great salad potatoes.
floury potatoes: brighter, drier feel.
Best for fluffy potatoes or mash.
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British Potato Varieties
These are just some of the types of potatoes grown in Britain: