International Day of the Potato

  KEY MESSAGES : Better Nutrition - Potatoes are nutrient-rich , providing vitamins,minerals and dietary fibre . • Potatoes are rich in vitamin C, which helps prevent scurvy. • Potatoes are rich in potassium, an electrolyte, which contributes to the proper functioning of our heart, muscles and nervous system.  • Potato skin contains dietaryfibre , which is important for the digestion of food in the human alimentary system. • The nutritional value of the potato is highly dependent on the variety, climate, soil, cultivation techniques, storage conditions, processing, preparation and cooking method.  • While potatoes can be part of a healthy diet , this depends on the amount consumed, how they are processed, prepared and cooked, and the balance with the rest of the diet.

Hannah Sweet Potato. Very much like a Jewel potato, but with lighter skin and flesh. This starchy potato isn’t quite as sweet as other sweet potato varieties, but it’s just as delicious. It is best used in savory applications, due to its milder sweetness and lighter color. Rose Finn Apple Potato. This is a waxy heirloom fingerling variety with a pink, often knobby skin with golden buttery yellow flesh. It has an earthy flavor and is great boiled, grilled, sautéed, deep-fried, and served in salads. Russian Banana Potato. This waxy potato has a pale yellow skin with rich yellow flesh and a firm texture. It is good grilled, sautéed, fried, roasted whole, or steamed for potato salads. Red Thumb Potato. This waxy fingerling with bright-red skin is a favorite among chefs, due to the pink marbling of the flesh. It’s a small, buttery potato that is best boiled or roasted. Use it as a side dish or serve it sliced in a salad. LaRette Potato. These waxy little fingerling-shaped potatoes have a si...