Waxy potatoes: less starch. Waxy potatoes contain only 14% starch. They retain their shape and consistency after cooking and ...

There are thousands of potato varieties, with about 100 unique cultivars grown commercially in the U.S. alone. ... Starchy ...

Floury . Unlike the waxy varieties, floury potatoes are higher in starch and lower in moisture, which makes them perfect when you need a fluffy spud (think: mashed potatoes) – or if you need a ...

Whether you like them boiled, roasted or mashed, potatoes are an important part of many people’s diet. Supermarkets offer a range of varieties, often with descriptions using words like “floury ...