Potato Council
supporting the British potato industry
Maris Piper
Like Desiree, Maris Piper scores 5 on the waxy / floury scale. With its pleasant floury texture it is therefore ideal for many potato dishes from chips and roast potatoes, mash and wedges. Maris Piper is one of the best known and popular potato varieties on sale, with more Maris Piper grown across the UK than any other variety. It is also a great favourite with fish and chip shops because it is so reliable. It has a creamy coloured flesh and although technically its skin is white to yellow in colour, it is regarded as a ‘white’ potato and is widely available. This is a Main Crop variety
Maris Piper is suitable for:
- Jacket Potatoes
- Potato Wedges
- Chips
- Boiling
- Roasting
- Mashing
Maris Piper 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: