Division 3.2 Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies

The ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is an early potato which is small in size (less than 70 mm).

Potatoes qualifying for the designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ must come from the varieties for human consumption Alcmaria, Goulvena, Pénélope, Starlette or Carrera or the varieties for human consumption with firm flesh Amandine, BF15, Charlotte or Roseval.

They are known for their firm texture and specific aromas with vegetable overtones. Their dry matter content is between 15 and 19 % for the Alcmaria, Goulvena, Pénélope, Starlette and Carrera varieties and between 16 and 19,5 % for the Amandine, BF15, Charlotte and Roseval varieties.

Harvested before they are completely mature, their skin is fine and comes off easily with simple scrubbing (flaky-skinned tubers).

They are seasonal produce and can only be sold up to 31 July inclusive of the year of the harvest and they are not suitable for long-term storage.

The ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is a fresh vegetable which must be marketed quickly after harvesting.