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Potato 101
Interested in learning a little about
potatoes? You've come to the right place!
Quick Facts
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The potato most likely originated in the
Andes, where it was cultivated by the Incas
- Ireland was so dependent upon the potato that the failure
of the 1845-46 crop caused a famine resulting in widespread
disease, death, and emigration.
- Although the main use of potatoes is food, it is also used
as a source of starch, flour, alcohol, dextrin and fodder.
- Nutritionally, the potato is high in carbohydrates, a good
source of protein, vitamin C, the B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus
and iron.
- Most of the minerals and protein of a potato are concentrated
in a thin layer beneath the skin, therefore it is recommended
that one cook and eat the potato unpeeled.
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