Germans consumed 54.1 kilograms of potatoes per capita in the 2022/23 financial year. Potatoes contain starch and depending on the variety, a different proportion of starch is contained.
Floury potatoes can be ready quicker, while waxy and waxy potatoes tend to take a little longer. To test whether the potatoes are done, you can try to split the potato or piece of potato with a fork. If you don't feel like breaking out a pot: cook potatoes in the microwave.