SHETLAND BLACK

Shetland Black potatoes are small to medium in size and are oval to kidney-shaped. The skin is thick and uneven and is a mixture of dark purple and deep blue hues. The skin is also semi-smooth and is covered in light brown, small bumps and spots with a few medium-set eyes.

The flesh is creamy white to yellow with a small ring of purple speckled around the edge. Black Shetland potatoes, like other heritage varieties, have a light, floury texture and contain a subtle earthiness mixed with a sweet, buttery flavor when cooked.

The plant produces small amounts of tubers and has dark green foliage and purple-white flowers. Shetland Black potatoes contain potassium and anthocyanins, which are natural antioxidants important to overall dietary health.

Shetland Black potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as sautéing, boiling, and roasting. It has been recommended that Shetland Black potatoes are best when cooked with skin on to preserve its light and floury texture.