LINDA

Linda potatoes are a medium to large varietal, averaging 7 to 10 centimeters in length and 5 to 6 centimeters in diameter, and have a uniform, elongated, and oval appearance. The tuber's skin is semi-thin, smooth, golden yellow, and taut, covered in a few shallow, flat eyes.

In fresh markets, Linda potatoes are often sold with a layer of soil on the surface, giving the tubers a brown coloring. Underneath the surface, the golden yellow flesh is dense, moist, and slippery when raw. Once the waxy flesh is cooked, it develops a fine-grained, smooth, and firm but tender consistency.

The flesh also holds its shape well. Linda potatoes have a mild, buttery, earthy, and subtly sweet flavor. Linda potatoes have a buttery, subtly sweet flavor suited for cooked preparations. The variety is considered an all-purpose potato with a slightly waxy consistency.