Potato Council
supporting the British potato industry
Estima
Light yellow skin, light yellow flesh. Firm, moist texture.
This is a Second Early variety.
This variety is suitable for:
- Boiling
- Wedges
- Baking
Estima
Estima scores 4 on the waxy/floury scale. It is regarded as being versatile and is especially suited for dishes where a firm cooked potato texture is required, as in salads or some soups. Estima is also sold as a baking potato and has a mild taste that complements other flavours. Estima is the second most popular potato in terms of planting in the UK. It has a white to yellow skin and light yellow flesh and is widely available.
Estima potatoes are excellent for:
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 potato varieties grown in Britain: