"Tim Challenger" wrote in message
news:1125038225.e062fc4f66634d9995d8b92cdb54835a@t eranews...
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But that is also useful to know. Unless you're pretty well up on the many
potato varieties, knowing that the potato is white or purple, and is
floury
or waxy is what most people really want to know, I think.

I'd agree with that -- generally people just want to know whether a spud is
good for mashing, deep-frying or roasting.
Regards
Nick