"Emrys Davies" > wrote in message
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> "Janet" > wrote in message
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>> In article >, says...
>>>
>>> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
>>> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
>>> they
>>> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
>>> misery?
>>
>> They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
>> varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for baking
>> and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
>> consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
>> for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.
>>
>> http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/
>>
>>
>>
>> Janet UK
>
> No mention of Russet on the site.

See? I keep telling her that when she googles all her information, she
shouldn't rely on the first hit!

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