Paradiso Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

Paradiso is an exceptionally versatile, yellow-fleshed potato variety prized for its excellent all-around culinary performance and reliable yields. This medium-starch potato features a perfect balance between waxy and floury textures, making it suitable for nearly every cooking method from boiling to roasting. The tubers are uniformly oval with smooth, golden-yellow skin and vibrant yellow flesh that retains its color beautifully after cooking. Paradiso has gained particular popularity in European markets for its consistent quality and adaptability to various growing conditions. Its mild, buttery flavor and creamy texture have made it a favorite among both home cooks and professional chefs seeking a premium all-purpose potato.

Origin & History

Paradiso was developed in the Netherlands through advanced breeding programs in the early 2000s aimed at creating the ultimate table potato. Breeders crossed several European varieties to achieve its ideal texture and flavor profile while maintaining strong disease resistance. The variety was extensively tested across different European climates before being commercially released around 2005. It quickly gained recognition in gourmet markets for its exceptional eating qualities and visual appeal. Today, Paradiso has become one of the most sought-after yellow-fleshed varieties in Europe, with expanding cultivation in suitable climates worldwide due to increasing consumer demand for premium table potatoes.

Specifications

Paradiso potatoes typically feature a medium starch content ranging from 14-17%, placing them perfectly between waxy and floury varieties. The tubers are medium-sized, averaging 100-180 grams, with a uniform oval shape and very shallow eyes for minimal peeling waste. The smooth, golden-yellow skin covers vibrant yellow flesh that maintains its color even after cooking. Paradiso has a growing season of approximately 90-110 days and shows good resistance to common potato diseases like late blight and potato virus Y. The variety performs best in well-drained soils and demonstrates good drought tolerance once established.

Key Characteristics

1. Versatile Texture: The perfect balance between waxy and floury makes it excellent for boiling, roasting, and mashing.
2. Visual Appeal: Bright yellow flesh and golden skin remain attractive after cooking, enhancing plate presentation.
3. Flavor Profile: Delicate, buttery taste with subtle earthy notes that complement rather than overpower dishes.
4. Cooking Performance: Holds its shape well when boiled yet becomes creamy when mashed – a rare dual-quality potato.
5. Agronomic Strengths: Reliable yields, good disease resistance, and adaptability to various growing conditions.

Best Uses

Paradiso is truly an all-around table potato that excels in nearly every culinary application except industrial processing. Its medium starch content makes it ideal for boiling (perfect for salads), roasting (develops a golden crust), and mashing (creamy texture). While not suitable for chips due to its medium starch level, it makes exceptional home-style fried potatoes. Professional chefs value Paradiso for its consistent performance in gourmet dishes, from potato gratins to sophisticated purees. The variety is particularly prized in Mediterranean cuisine where potato color and flavor are paramount. Essentially, Paradiso is the perfect choice when you need one potato variety that can do everything well in the kitchen.

Supply Availability

We are proud to offer Paradiso potatoes through our network of trusted growers across Europe, ensuring consistent year-round supply of this premium variety. Our own farms cultivate Paradiso in regions with ideal growing conditions, employing sustainable practices to deliver the highest quality tubers. When additional volumes are required, we source from long-term partner growers who meet our strict quality standards for size, appearance, and taste profile. We provide flexible packaging options ranging from 5kg consumer bags to 25kg restaurant packs and bulk pallets for food service clients. Our cold storage facilities maintain optimal conditions to preserve Paradiso’s quality until delivery, whether for local markets or international exports. Quality control measures guarantee that every shipment meets expectations for this gourmet potato variety.