Satsuki®
A carefully selected potatoes of May Queen cultivar, known for their rich flavor
Satsuki® in JA Tokachi Ikeda Town
01 Exceptional Deliciousness
Danshaku and May Queen are two of the most popular potato cultivars. Generally, Danshaku potatoes are known for their bumpy surface and fluffy texture, while May Queen potatoes are characterized by their smooth surface and resistance to breaking apart when cooking.
While their flavors are seldom compared, Danshaku potatoes tend to have light flavor, whereas May Queen potatoes are known for their rich flavor. May Queen potatoes from JA Tokachi Ikeda Town bring out their full richness and flavor through soil cultivation enriched with organic fertilizers and the pronounced temperature difference between day and night during their growth. The growers are so proud of the deliciousness of their potatoes.
02 Carefully selected for a delightfully fluffy texture
The Lyman value, also referred to as the starch value, is an indicator of fluffiness, representing the starch content of the potato. May Queen potatoes are less prone to breaking apart during cooking than Danshaku potatoes, a trait attributed to their typically lower Lyman value.
However, the May Queen potatoes from JA Tokachi Ikeda Town are characterized by their high Lyman value, thanks to meticulous soil cultivation and favorable climate conditions. Only the high Lyman value potatoes are carefully selected for Satsuki.
03 Especially for Danshaku lovers
May Queen from JA Tokachi Ikeda Town are miracle potatoes that combine easy handling with their smooth surface and exceptional deliciousness. We highly recommend this premium potato for those who regularly eat Danshaku potatoes.
At Watari, the brand name “Satsuki” was inspired by combining the planting season for seed potatoes, “May” (referred to as “Satsuki [五月]” in Japanese), with a creative twist on the word “Queen,” replacing it with “Ki [姫]” (meaning “princess” in Japanese).
