CHEF POTATO

~50 lbs Chef Potato aka "Maris Piper Potato", "Ma-Ling-Shu", "Tu-Dou", "Shu-Zai", "马铃薯", "土豆", "薯仔", "馬鈴薯" Chef potato is an all-purpose potato with an oblong shape and brown skin. the flesh is a cream white with a dense, creamy texture. Chef potato performs very well in frying, baking, and mashed potatoes. Chef potato is generally the cheapest option among the different varieties. Chef potato is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Chef potato has a uniform brown color with no green appearance. No signs of blemishes, soft spots, or spouts. Storage Chef potato should be stored at 50°F - 59°F (10°C - 15°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five to ninety-nine percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is two to twelve months depending on the quality at harvest and quality of storage. High temperatures lead to shriveling, sprouting, and decay. Chef potato is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products. Chef potato also produces an odor that can be absorbed by apples and pears.  Chef potato is sensitive to light. Exposure to light may lead to green-tinged skin. Store chef potato in a dark area for best quality. Chef potato is moderately sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Prolonged exposure to high levels of ethylene may induce sprouting. Chef potato produces a very low level of ethylene. Ethylene production increases drastically for chef potatoes with bruises or cuts.  Chef potato is highly sensitive to chilling injury. Storage temperature of 34°F - 36°F (1°C - 2°C) can cause internal browning. Storage temperature of 37°F - 39°F (3°C - 4°C) can cause potato starch to convert to sugar which results in a sweet flavor. Chef potato is also sensitive to freezing injury and the freezing point of 30°F (-1°C) should be avoided. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 medium potato (148g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   110 Calories from Fat   0 Total Fat   0g   ............................................................................................   0% Saturated Fat   0g   ..........................................................................   0% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   0mg   .........................................................................................   0% Total Carbohydrate   26g   ....................................................................   9% Dietary Fiber   2g   ..........................................................................   8% Sugar   1g Protein   3g Vitamin A   ..................................................................................................   0% Vitamin C   ................................................................................................   45% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   2% Iron   .............................................................................................................   6% Potassium   ...............................................................................................   18%   *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by FDA