Potatoes - البطاطس

Here are some specifications for potatoes:

• Appearance: Potatoes should be clean, firm, and have a color and shape similar to their variety. They should be free from discoloration, bruises, green spots, cracks, holes, and sprouting. The skin should be firm and intact, and not peel off easily. 
• Size: Potatoes should be a certain size depending on the grade. For example, U.S. No. 1 potatoes should be at least 1-7/8 inches in diameter, while U.S. No. 2 potatoes should be at least 1-1/2 inches in diameter. 
• Freshness: Fresh potatoes should be from the current crop and freshly dug. They should be at the proper stage of maturity and not have signs of sprouting, injury, or disease. 
• Texture: Fresh potatoes should have a mealy or firm texture. 
• Taste: Potatoes should be free from foreign tastes or odors. 
• Damage: Potatoes should be free from damage caused by handling, packing, or mechanical means. They should also be free from damage by insects, rodents, or nematodes.