The present invention relates to a method for processing potatoes, comprising the provision of potatoes and the possible removal of the skin from said potatoes before further processing of the potatoes takes place. In this method potatoes are visually monitored for defects and then subdivided into “good” and “bad” potatoes, after which the potatoes are separated and additionally treated to selectively remove defective elements such as wireworms, rust, blackening, scab and eyes.
