Cocktail Amarilla Tumbay potatoes vary in size and shape, depending on growing conditions, and generally average 1 to 4 centimeters in diameter and 2 to 6 centimeters in length. The tubers sometimes showcase an irregular appearance, created from the indentations of deep-set eyes, and are also round to oval with a slightly flattened nature.
Cocktail Amarilla Tumbay potatoes are often sold in markets coated in a layer of soil, giving the tubers a dusty, brown-grey appearance. Once washed, the skin reveals shades of golden yellow-brown with dark brown markings. The deep-set eyes also have a dark brown coloring.
The semi-thin skin is smooth, taut, and lightly textured. Underneath the surface, the rich, golden-yellow flesh is dense, firm, and slippery when raw, becoming soft, tender, and grainy when cooked. Cocktail Amarilla Tumbay potatoes have a high dry matter content and remain somewhat firm and creamy when cooked correctly. The variety is only edible cooked and has an earthy, subtly sweet, nutty, and faintly herbal flavor.
Nutritional Value
Cocktail Amarilla Tumbay potatoes have not been studied for their nutritional content. Yellow-fleshed potatoes, in general, may be a source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, phosphorus to repair tissues, magnesium to control nerve functions, zinc to help the body fight off viruses and bacteria, and vitamin C to strengthen the overall immune system.
Potatoes also provide iron to develop the protein hemoglobin for oxygen transport through the bloodstream, calcium to protect bones and teeth, potassium to balance the fluid levels within the body, and manganese to build connective tissues.
Applications
Cocktail Amarilla Tumbay potatoes have an earthy, subtly sweet, and nutty taste suited for cooked preparations. The petite tubers are favored for their size, allowing them to be easily prepared and cooked whole. Whole, unwashed Cocktail Amarilla Tumbay potatoes will keep for several weeks when stored in a cool and dry location. It is recommended that the tubers be consumed immediately for the best quality and flavor.