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.

Say “potato” and most people will think of Russet potatoes, also commonly referred to as Idaho potatoes. They are typically quite large with rough brown skin. Most of your french fries are made with this faithful standby. The starch makes fries fluffy on the inside, but crispy on the outside. Type: Starchy Best for: Baking, frying, mashing Russet Potato Recipes: Perfect Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Shoestring Fries