Potatoes
Spunta Potatoes
Long oval tubers with pale yellow flesh — the Egyptian export standard.
- SeasonNovember – May
- OriginEgypt
Potatoes provide energy and are a source of iron, phosphorus and calcium for bone health. Their dietary fibre, potassium and vitamin C support cardiovascular health, and their folate content helps reduce cancer risk. Potassium also supports blood-pressure regulation.
Specification
Indicative| Variety | Brix | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spunta | Long oval, pale yellow flesh, table grade. |
| Code | Count / carton | Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 40–60 | 40–60 mm | |
| 50–70 | 50–70 mm | |
| 60–80 | 60–80 mm | |
| +80 | 80 mm and above |
| Unit | Net weight | Per pallet | 40' HC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh bag | 25 kg | 40 bags | 26 t / 40' HC |
| Carton | 10 kg | 100 cartons | 24 t / 40' HC |
- Storage
- Cool, dry and dark; not above 10 °C
- Handling
- Keep out of sunlight and away from onions; do not refrigerate
- HS code
- 0701.90
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