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Starch content of potato

Solanum tuberosum L.

Starch content is a key varietal trait of potatoes, determining culinary quality and processing suitability. The indicator varies from 10% to 30% and is measured primarily by the hydrostatic method.

In the reference 565 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.

To estimate starch content, the density method is used, based on the correlation between the mass of the tuber in air and in water. Values below 13% characterize low starch content, 13% to 25% indicate medium, and values above 25% are considered high.

Starch accumulation depends on varietal characteristics, maturity stages, and agronomic practices. Excessive nitrogen nutrition and chlorine-containing potassium fertilizers decrease starch content, whereas the application of phosphorus and magnesium stimulates its increase. During storage, starch undergoes hydrolysis, which reduces its content.

High starch content leads to the mealiness of tubers, which is important for mashed potatoes and industrial starch production. Low starch content is characteristic of varieties with a firm, waxy texture that do not disintegrate when boiled and are preferred for use in salads and for frying.

General information about the subject — on the page Starch content.

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Varieties of Potato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Madeleine

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R.J. Mansholt's Veredelingsbedrijf

BG HR MT NL PL UA
19 records

Miranda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOLANA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

CZ DK IT SI UA
20 records

Rumba

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich Böhm

DE FR NL UA
21 records

Orchestra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

JAN P. M. MUIJSERS_

HR NL PL UA
20 records

Gioconda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KWEEEKBEDRYJF ROPTA-ZPC

ES IT NL
18 records

Donata

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Justus Bohm

NL UA
19 records

Obelix

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

WESTMAAS| Arie Westmaas

BE DE DK ES FR IE +3
17 records

Accent

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

S.HARTMANS/C.MEIJER BV

AT CZ DE ES FR NL +4
18 records

Princess

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Solana Agrarproducte GmbH & Co

CZ DE EE HR LT NL +3
16 records

Marfona

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

P.G. KONSTZWAANSHOGK (AGRICO)

ES FR GR HR IE LU +2
18 records

Kondor

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ROSEFIELD FARM

BG ES HR HU IE LU +2
19 records

Red Lady

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Solana Agrar Proukte GmBH & Co.

CZ GR HR LT UA
16 records

Laperla

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Jacob Eising

HR NL UA
18 records

Ranomi

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MARIEN WINTERS

NL UA
17 records

Madison

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R. L. J. MANSHOLT

NL UA
19 records

Canberra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

REITSMA BARTEL / JANSEN KLOMP MARTIN F.W.

HR NL
18 records

Alouette

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Mr. J.J.H.M. Allefs

NL UA
18 records

Navigator

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
19 records

Maritiema

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MR.E.A.BOERHAVE

BE CZ DE DK ES FR +4
14 records

Rikea

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wolf Lange (DE)

BE BG CZ DE DK EE +3
13 records

Ostara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

OFFEREINS (NL)

AT CZ ES FI FR HR +3
14 records

Cosmos

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KONST RESEARCH BV (NL)

BG FR IT LT NL PL +2
16 records

Granola

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SAKA-RAGIS PFLANZENZUCHT GBR

CZ DE ES HR IE NL +1
16 records

Romano

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Veredelingsbedrijf B.V.

HR HU IE NL SI UA
15 records

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