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Potato vitelotte
Shape and external appearance
Tubers are oblong, bumpy, with half-sunken eyes.
Properties
Important source of starchy foods
Caliber
From 4 to 7 cm in length.
Scientific and botanical name
Salanum tuberosum (Family Solanaceae). Other names: The truffle of China or the negresse.
Coloring
The epidermis is dark purple to black, the flesh is bright purple.
Origin & Culture
Late season potato variety with a relatively low yield compared to modern varieties.
Smell
Preparation advice
The vitelotte is cooked like a traditional potato, it keeps its beautiful color after cooking and can enhance all kinds of dishes. It can also be a sensation as an aperitif in the form of chips.
Texture
Home preservation
These potatoes have a fairly thick skin, which makes them easier to store.
Flavor
Vitelotte has the classic potato flavor.
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Packaging available for this product
Colis carton, Colis bois, Barquette
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Décembre (12)
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