1. Spot the potato

2. There are over 5,000 different varieties of potato all with different properties and good in different recipes! Look at the following pictures and decide whether you think they are potatoes or not.

3. Spot the potato

9. Purple Majesty Yes – this is a type of potato. They are a floury potato which means they are great for mash.

10. Spot the potato Russet Burbank Yes – this is a type of potato. These starchy potatoes are often used to make chips.

11. Spot the potato Beetroots No – this is not a type of potato. Beetroots are often used in salads or bright purple beetroot soups.

12. Spot the potato Russian Banana Yes – despite the funny name this is a type of potato. These potatoes make great boiled potatoes.

13. Spot the potato Parsnip No – this is not a type of potato. This vegetable is a Christmas lunch favourite.

14. Spot the potato Sweet potato No – this is not a type of potato. This confusingly named root vegetable is great for adding sweetness to savoury dishes.

15. Spot the potato More typical potato varieties are also suited to particular dishes. For example the creamy King Edward is perfect for dauphinoise.

16. Spot the potato The Desiree is a waxy red potato which makes great roast potatoes.

17. Spot the potato The Maris Bard is a soft new potato which is perfect for mashing or boiling.