Humble potatoes are a rich source not only of dietary carbohydrates for humans, but also of starches for numerous industrial applications. Scientists are learning how to alter the ratio of potatoes' ...

Picking the right spud: Yukon Golds offer buttery tenderness, russets bring ultimate crisp, and older high-starch potatoes can level up your fry game. Prep makes perfection: Soaking, blanching, and ...

Perfect roast potatoes come down to precision: removing starch, roughing the edges, and using extremely hot fat to create a crisp shell. The balance of fluffy interior and ultra-craggy exterior is ...