Yukon gold potatoes

Fun facts about Yukon gold potatoes

Youkon Gold Potatos

• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes are a cross between a North American white potato and a wild South American yellow fleshed variety?
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes were developed in the 1960’s by G. R. Johnston and R. G. Rowberry in Ontario, Canada? (It was introduced to farm markets and stores in 1980! It is a very new variety of potatoes.)
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes are named after the Yukon River in Northern Canada and the word “gold” was added to identify its color and the appearance of this potato
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes grow underground?
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes have a smooth eye-free skin?

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Japanese-style potato salad with Yukon gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, Kewpie, apple cider vinegar smoked sausage, bacon, fried shallots, and chives

• Are you aware that the skin of Yukon gold potatoes is light yellow to light golden brown?
• Are you aware that the flesh of the Yukon gold potatoes is yellow in color and is very moist?
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes have a buttery, sweet flavor?

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Yukon Gold Creamers

* Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes whip up great for tasty mashed potatoes without any butter?

• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes can be boiled, baked, fried, grilled, and roasted?
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark well- ventilated place?
• Are you aware that Yukon gold potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and provide a good amount of potassium? Vitamin C is needed by the body to form collagen in bones and aids in the absorption of iron. Potassium is important for normal blood pressure and muscle growth.)

Nutritional information on Yukon gold potatoes

NB:Carbohydrate, by difference(total carbs-fiber) is also called net carbs