Potato

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- Sourced from partner farms
- Checked for maturity, size, shape, and color 
- Potatoes with cuts, rotting, sprouts, diseased, greenish, and surface defects are rejected

 

Storage and Shelf Life

 

Storage tips for potatoes to maintain freshness:

- Cool, Dark Location: Store potatoes in a cool (45-50°F), dark place for 2-3 months.

- Avoid Refrigeration: Cold temperatures convert starch to sugar, affecting flavor and cooking properties.

- Keep Away From Onions: Store separately from onions to prevent premature sprouting.

- Ventilation: Use mesh bags or baskets rather than sealed containers for proper air circulation.

- Freshness Test: Firm texture, absence of sprouts, and earthy smell indicate perfect freshness.

- Pre-cut Storage: Cut potatoes can be refrigerated in water for 1-2 days to prevent browning.

 

Nutritional Value 

- Calories: 93

- Carbohydrates: 21g

- Dietary Fiber: 2.2g

- Protein: 2.5g

- Fat: 0.1g

- Water: 73.3g

Vitamins in Potato:

- Vitamin C: 19.7mg

- Vitamin B6: 0.27mg

- Folate: 16μg

- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1.4mg

- Vitamin B5: 0.31mg

- Vitamin K: 2μg

Minerals in Potato:

- Potassium: 535mg

- Phosphorus: 78mg

- Magnesium: 27mg

- Calcium: 12mg

- Iron: 0.8mg

- Zinc: 0.3mg

 

Health Benefits

10 health benefits of potatoes:

1. Energy Provider: Complex carbohydrates offer sustained energy release
   
   
2. Blood Pressure Regulator: High potassium content helps maintain healthy blood pressure
   
   
3. Digestive Support: Fiber content promotes digestive health and regularity
   
   
4. Antioxidant Source: Contains compounds that fight free radicals and oxidative stress
   
   
5. Heart Health Supporter: Potassium, vitamin C, and B6 contribute to cardiovascular health
   
   
6. Immune Function Aid: Vitamin C strengthens immune system defenses
   
   
7. Brain Function Enhancer: B vitamins support neurological health and function
   
   
8. Inflammation Reducer: Contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties
   
   
9. Bone Health Promoter: Provides minerals that support skeletal structure
   
   
10. Electrolyte Balance: Helps maintain proper fluid balance after physical activity
    
    

4 Fascinating Facts About Potatoes You Didn't Know

 

1. Historical Impact: Potatoes fundamentally changed European history after their introduction from South America in the 16th century, ending centuries of famine and contributing to population growth that fueled the Industrial Revolution. However, overreliance on a single variety led to the devastating Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849), demonstrating both the potato's power to sustain civilizations and the dangers of monoculture.
   
   
2. Space Pioneer: In 1995, the potato became the first food crop grown in space aboard the space shuttle Columbia, chosen for its nutritional completeness and efficiency in converting resources to food. NASA continues researching potato cultivation for long-term space missions and potential Mars colonization due to the tuber's remarkable adaptability and complete protein profile when combined with minimal dairy.
   
   
3. Global Diversity: While most Americans recognize only a handful of potato varieties, there are over 5,000 varieties worldwide, with Peru's International Potato Center preserving over 4,000 types. Indigenous farmers in the Andes grow hundreds of varieties in a single village, with colors ranging from deep purple to bright yellow and shapes from spherical to fingerlike, each with unique flavor profiles and culinary applications.
   
   
4. Medicinal History: Throughout history, potatoes have been used medicinally in various cultures. Raw potato slices were traditionally applied to burns, sprains, and headaches as an anti-inflammatory treatment. In folk medicine, potato juice was prescribed for stomach ailments and ulcers, while carrying a potato was believed to ward off rheumatism. Modern research has identified compounds in potatoes with potential pharmaceutical applications, including anti-cancer properties in certain pigmented varieties.