Baby New Potatoes
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Description
Yes, "new potatoes" and "baby potatoes" are often used interchangeably to describe immature potatoes that are harvested early. They are smaller, have thin, delicate skins, and a waxy texture. While the terms are often used as synonyms, "baby potato" can also simply refer to a small, mature potato, whereas "new potato" specifically means it was dug up before it fully matured.New potatoes
What they are: Young potatoes harvested before they fully mature, often to make room for other crops.
Characteristics: They have thin, delicate skins that are not peeled before cooking and a creamy, waxy texture. They have higher moisture and sugar content, so they keep their shape well when cooked.
What they are called: Because they are the first potatoes to be harvested, they are also called "new potatoes".
Baby potatoes
What they are: A general term for small potatoes.
Characteristics: They can be either new potatoes or small, mature versions of other potato varieties.
What they are called: The term is used to describe potatoes that are small and don't need to be peeled or chopped, making them convenient for cooking.
Key takeaway
If a potato is sold as "new" or "baby" and it's small with thin skin, it's likely the same type of potato: an immature, waxy-textured potato harvested early.
However, the term "baby" can also be used to describe any small potato, including the small, mature version of other types of potatoes.