Vitelotte
Deep purple flesh, also called 'Truffe de Chine'. Used in haute cuisine purple purées.
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About this variety
Deep purple flesh, also called 'Truffe de Chine'. Used in haute cuisine purple purées.
Vitelotte is classified as a specialty / heritage variety, primarily used for specialty, boiling / salad. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Where is Vitelotte grown?
Vitelotte is most commonly grown in Specialty / Heritage, with original release from France (heritage). The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Vitelotte dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in Specialty / Heritage.
What is Vitelotte best used for?
Vitelotte is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Deep purple flesh, also called 'Truffe de Chine'. Used in haute cuisine purple purées.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Variety selection should match end-use specifications documented through breeder guidance and trial data. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Vitelotte released and by whom?
Vitelotte was released as a commercial variety by France (heritage). The variety belongs to the Specialty / Heritage family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
Variety release history reflects the standard commercial seed-system cycle of cross development, multi-year field trials, regulatory registration, and farmer adoption.
How does Vitelotte compare to similar varieties?
Within the Specialty / Heritage family of cultivars, Vitelotte. Comparable varieties include Purple Majesty, Adirondack Blue, Russian Banana — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Vitelotte
What is Vitelotte potato?+
Vitelotte is a specialty / heritage potato variety originating from France (heritage). Deep purple flesh, also called 'Truffe de Chine'. Used in haute cuisine purple purées.
What is Vitelotte potato best used for?+
Vitelotte is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Deep purple flesh, also called 'Truffe de Chine'. Used in haute cuisine purple purées.
Where is Vitelotte grown?+
Vitelotte is most commonly grown in Specialty / Heritage, with original release from France (heritage). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team · Linked to Wikidata for cross-reference.