Potato - Wikipedia
The potato (/ p ə ˈ t eɪ t oʊ /) is a starchy tuberous vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are underground tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile.
Potatoes 101: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, and Types
2023年4月14日 · Common potato-based foods and food products include french fries, potato chips, and potato flour. This article tells you everything you need to know about potatoes and their nutrition. Share on...
Potato | Definition, Plant, Origin, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月9日 · Potato, annual plant in the nightshade family, grown for its starchy edible tubers. The potato is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and is one of the world’s main food crops. Potatoes are frequently served whole or mashed as a …
10 Types Of Potatoes And How To Use Them - Southern Living
2024年11月6日 · Potato, potahto, right? Well, not quite. The humble pantry staple comes in a wide range of varieties, varying in size, shape, color, and texture. Getting to know all the different kinds in the produce section can help you find just the right type for whatever recipe you plan to …
Types of Potatoes: The 8 Potato Varieties to Know - Allrecipes
2020年9月14日 · From russet to red, learn about the different potato types and how to enjoy them. Plus, get top-rated potato recipes to make at home.
Potatoes: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Recipes, and More - WebMD
2023年11月5日 · Although french fries and potato skins are usually high in fat and calories, the potato has zero fat and cholesterol, and it's low in sodium. So when you prepare them right, potatoes can make...
7 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Potatoes
2018年3月14日 · Some evidence shows that a certain potato protein, known as potato proteinase inhibitor 2 (PI2), can curb appetite. This protein appears to enhance the release of cholecystokinin (CCK), a...
Are Potatoes Healthy? Benefits and Downsides - EatingWell
2024年7月29日 · Are potatoes healthy? Potatoes are anything but a "bad" carb. For one, spuds are sustainable, with a low carbon and water footprint, and less land is required for their production compared to other crops, according to a 2021 …
12 Types of Potatoes and How to Cook With Them | Epicurious
2023年8月23日 · We’re tackling fingerlings, sweet potatoes, and other tubers in this visual guide to potato varieties. (And, yes, we know sweet potatoes aren't true potatoes.)
Potato Facts and Figures – International Potato Center
The potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. More than a billion people worldwide eat potato, and global total crop production exceeds 300 million metric tons.