Thompson & Morgan have announced the exclusive launch of Mayan Gold, which they state is the newest potato to be grown in Britain for 400 years. It originates from Peru.

Bred jointly by Greenvale AP and SCRI, Mayan Gold has its roots in the Andean foothills of Peru and is a different type of potato of the phureja type. Mayan Gold is the first successful introduction of this type and has proven exceptionally popular with chefs and the restaurant trade.

Yellow skinned, long, oval, tubers with a deeper golden flesh of a unique nutty flavour and an extremely creamy but dry texture. It is reported as being fantastic for chips and roasting for the crispy texture and fluffy centres.

Superb flavour when cooked in its skin for all cooking uses except boiling (as tubers will quickly go mushy) and it  also makes a stunning pie topping.

It is exclusively available from Thompson & Morgan (UK only) More Information