Potatoes
Basic Information
Potatoes are the world’s fourth most important food staple after wheat, corn, and rice.
Potatoes come in many shapes, sizes and colours, including red, white, yellow and purple. There is even a potato variety called Nova Scotia Blue!
Potatoes contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, and thiamine. The potato skin contains lots of nutrients, including iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, B vitamins, and fibre.
Storage, Preservation, Preparation & Cooking
Potatoes are best stored between 4-10°C in a dark, dry, well-ventilated location. New potatoes can be stored in the fridge for a week.
Wash potatoes before using them. If they have green spots or begin to sprout, trim and peel those areas before cooking; these spots produce a toxic compound called “solanine” that can be harmful if ingested in large quantities.
Potatoes can be enjoyed roasted, baked, mashed or prepared in a salad.
