| Anya | |
|---|---|
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Anya' |
| Origin | Scottish Crop Research Institute, Scotland, 1996 |
Anya is a variety of potato that was bred at the Scottish Crop Research Institute, which has rights over the variety which expire in 2026.
Anya is a cross between the varieties Désirée and Pink Fir Apple, and it was named after Lady Sainsbury, and as of 2024[update] they were exclusively available commercially from Sainsbury's supermarkets.
This type of finger potato has a long knobbly oval shape, a pinkish beige coloured skin, and white waxy flesh. Its flavour is slightly nutty. The Anya potato is a good boiling potato but can be prepared using most cooking methods. It is particularly suitable for salads.