Potatoes have a unique place in the British diet, with the nation eating 320 million each week in a variety of ways; boiled, baked, roasted, mashed or made into chips. But, what is the UK’s favourite type of potato? Tesco did a little research to find out what Brits favourite potato preference is.
It might be a surprise to some, and not to other, but roast potatoes takes the top spot as the favourite type of potato.
Despite it being associated with Sunday roast, or warming winter dinners, nearly half, 49 percent, of adults chose it.
Fries or chips closely follow with 43 percent, as the nation’s second favourite way to serve a spud.
Mash potato and baked potatoes came joint third, with 30 percent of votes.
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Whilst over a third (36 percent) of over 75 year olds and a quarter (25 percent) of 55-74 year olds cite them as their favourite potato, a mere two percent of 18-24-year-olds would choose them.
With over 500 varieties of potatoes, and 80 of those grown commercially, only a few are well known and available in Briatin’s supermarkets.
As for what the most popular variety is, Tesco revealed Maris Piper was the overall favourite with 27 percent of the votes.
However it may not be long until the sweet potato steals its crown.
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UK’s Top 10 ways to serve potatoes:
1. Roast potatoes (49 percent)
2. Chips / fries (43 percent)
3. Mashed potatoes (30 percent)
4. Baked Potato (30 percent)
5. Boiled Jersey Royals with butter (16 percent)
6. Crisps (13 percent)
7. Hash browns (12 percent)
8. Boiled potatoes (12 percent)
9. Potato wedges (11 percent)
10. Dauphinoise potatoes (nine percent)
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