Pakistan’s Finest Potato Varieties for Global Markets
Sourced from Pakistan’s best farms | HACCP-certified processing | 15+ years export expertise
Alverstone Potatoes – The Baker's Choice
Premium baking and roasting variety | Fluffy texture | Naturally sweet flavor profile
Alverstone potatoes represent the pinnacle of baking potato excellence from Pakistan’s fertile Punjab region. This premium variety has quickly gained recognition among chefs and food service operators for its exceptional roasting qualities, naturally sweet flavor, and signature fluffy interior that achieves the perfect baked potato texture every time.
Developed for discerning markets that demand superior culinary performance, Alverstone tubers feature an attractive oval-elongated shape with smooth, light-beige skin and shallow eyes that minimize peeling waste. The creamy white flesh transforms into a light, airy, and distinctly fluffy texture when baked or roasted – a characteristic highly prized in premium dining establishments.
| Parameter | Alverstone Specification |
|---|---|
| Dry Matter Content | 22-24% |
| Reducing Sugars | <0.16% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.080-1.090 |
| Individual Weight | 150-250g (Jumbo Grade) |
| Tuber Shape | Oval-elongated |
| Skin Color | Light beige |
| Flesh Color | Creamy white |
| Storage Life | 8-10 months at 4°C |
Culinary Applications
Primary Uses:
Baked potatoes (jacket potatoes)
Roasted potato wedges
Mashed potatoes (creamy texture)
Potato gratin and dauphinoise
Steamed whole potatoes
Premium Restaurant Segment
Alverstone’s baking excellence makes it the preferred choice for steakhouse chains, hotel buffets, and casual dining establishments featuring loaded baked potatoes on their menus.
Retail Differentiation
Stand out in fresh produce sections with a dedicated baking potato variety – a category often underserved despite strong consumer demand.
Export Opportunity
Limited global supply of true baking varieties creates premium pricing potential for early adopters in European and Gulf markets.
Harvest Period: January – March (Pakistan)
Cold Storage Compatibility: Excellent – maintains eating quality for 8-10 months at 4°C with 95% relative humidity
Sprout Suppression: Not typically required due to natural dormancy period of 120-150 days
Premium Mozika Potatoes - The Versatile All-Rounder
Mozika potatoes represent Pakistan’s finest tuber export, renowned for their exceptional culinary flexibility and robust nutritional profile. As the most universally adaptable potato variety, Mozika excels in both traditional Pakistani cuisine and international food processing applications. These oval-shaped tubers feature a distinctive thick golden skin encasing vibrantly yellow flesh, with an ideal dry matter content of 20-22% that ensures perfect texture retention during cooking.
Nutritionally superior, Mozika potatoes contain elevated levels of iron (2.7mg/100g), phosphorus (57mg), and zinc (0.3mg), making them particularly valuable for health-conscious markets. Their low reducing sugar content (<0.2%) prevents undesirable browning, while the high starch concentration (18-20%) delivers the creamy mouthfeel preferred by professional chefs.
Technical Specifications:
Size Grading: 8-10cm diameter (Jumbo Grade), 80-120g individual weight
Texture Profile: Firm yet creamy, maintains structural integrity when boiled
Optimal Storage: 4°C at 95% relative humidity (9-month shelf life)
Processing Advantages: Minimal peeling loss (12-15%), uniform shape reduces waste
Culinary Applications:
Primary Use: Premium French fries (perfect 10mm shoestring cuts)
Secondary Uses: Pakora batter base, samosa filling, aloo paratha stuffing
Industrial Suitability: Dehydrated potato flakes, canned potato products
Export Packaging Options:
Vacuum-sealed 5kg retail packs with modified atmosphere (5% O₂, 10% CO₂)
25kg jute sacks for bulk foodservice buyers
40ft container capacity: 26 metric tons (palletized)
- Custom Packaging: As per customer request
Quality Certifications:
HACCP-certified processing
GlobalGAP compliant
Phytosanitary certified for EU/Middle East markets
Lady Rosetta Potatoes - The Crisp Specialist
Developed specifically for snack food manufacturers, Lady Rosetta potatoes from Pakistan’s Punjab region set the global standard for chip production. This red-skinned variety boasts an exceptionally high dry matter content (23-25%) and critically low sugar levels (0.15% reducing sugars), ensuring consistently golden fry coloration without artificial additives. The tubers’ perfectly round shape (85-90% roundness index) enables maximum slicing efficiency in industrial settings.
Technical Superiority:
Sugar Stability: Maintains <0.18% reducing sugars for 8 months post-harvest
Disease Resistance: Immune to PVY virus, highly resistant to common scab
Yield Potential: 45-50 tons/hectare under optimal irrigation
Industrial Advantages:
Slice Recovery Rate: 92-94% (vs industry average 85%)
Oil Absorption: 6-8% lower than standard varieties
Browning Delay: 72-hour window before processing required
Premium Packaging Solutions:
10kg oxygen-barrier bags with UV protection
20kg vented cartons for air freight
Custom slicing specs available (1.2mm-3mm thickness)
Certifications:
BRCGS Grade AA rated
ISO 22000:2018 compliant
Kosher/Halal certified
Asterix Potatoes - The French Fry Specialist
Asterix has revolutionized Pakistan’s potato export profile as the premier processing variety for frozen French fry production. These elongated tubers feature a unique dual-layer red skin that enhances peel retention during processing, coupled with deep yellow flesh that maintains color integrity through blanching and frying. With a starch content of 19-21% and glucoalkaloids below 80mg/kg, Asterix meets all international food safety benchmarks.
Key Differentiators:
Fry Length Yield: 85% >9cm strips from size-graded tubers
Post-Fry Texture: Crisp exterior with fluffy interior (ideal 65-68% moisture)
Cold Storage Performance: 10-month storability at 3°C
Processing Specifications:
Optimal Cutting: 9x9mm straight cuts for fast food chains
Blanch Parameters: 75°C for 12 minutes (0.5% dextrose solution)
Fry Color: Agtron 60-65 (perfect golden hue)
Export Configurations:
IQF frozen fries (5kg retail, 25kg bulk)
Fresh tubers in 50kg super-sacks
Pre-cut strips (modified atmosphere packaging)
Sante Potatoes - The Long-Shelf Champion
Sante potatoes redefine durability in global potato trade, offering an unprecedented 11-month storage capability without sprout inhibitors. This round variety’s genetic resistance to PVX, PVY, and golden nematode makes it the preferred choice for organic markets. The dense flesh (specific gravity 1.085-1.095) performs exceptionally in boiling tests, with <5% sloughing after 20 minutes.
Unique Selling Points:
Natural dormancy: 210 days without chemical treatment
Dual-purpose suitability: Excellent for both fresh market and processing
Peelability: 10-12% waste versus 18-20% industry standard
Specialty Applications:
Retail pre-packs: 1kg microwaveable pouches
Dehydrated products: Instant potato granules
Whole boiled potatoes: Catering industry
