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These flavorful varieties of potatoes are bred to grow small naturally. They are easy to prepare, since there is no need to remove the thin and tasty skins.

Yes, it is perfectly safe to eat Ruby Sensation potatoes that have a pink flesh. The color can vary between varieties and even within the same variety, but you can be confident in their safety and great taste as long as they have been stored properly.

Yes, it is perfectly safe to eat Purple Passion potatoes that have a purple flesh. The color can vary between varieties and even within the same variety, but you can be confident in their safety and great taste as long as they have been stored properly.

Keep your potatoes in a cool, dark place for the best and longest storage possible. Warm temperatures and light both can have adverse effects on potatoes. The optimum temperature for storing potatoes is between 45-55 degrees F. Storing potatoes in a refrigerator is not a good option because it allows the starches to break down … Storing baby potatoes

Absolutely. Potatoes may “wake up” when exposed to warm temperatures, which causes them to sprout. Just pick off the sprouts you are good to go.

The code on our Micro Tray packages of potatoes indicates when they were packaged. The code appears on the white sticker and starts with the digits “83.” The six digits following the 83 are the date of packaging. Under proper storage conditions (a cool and dark place), the Micro Trays generally will last about 4-6 … What is the Micro Tray Code?

Not only are our baby potatoes pre-washed, most varieties are triple-washed to remove as much dirt and bacteria as possible. Washing also removes excess starch, which can make potatoes rather gummy. It is still a good idea for you to wash your potatoes right before cooking.

No, you do not need to peel baby potatoes. In fact, their skins are very thin, easy to eat, nutritious, and taste great.

Tasteful Selections® offers both conventional and organic baby potatoes. Our organic baby potatoes are clearly marked as such on the bag or label.

Nutritional guidelines for potatoes are produced by the USDA and FDA, and are standardized for all potatoes regardless of size. Nutritional facts are based on an estimate of how many potatoes are in the package, but do not account for potatoes that may have a higher density and thus account for more weight by volume … Potato Nutrition Facts