The importance of the potato to humanity is recognised in the United Nations International Day of Potato, to be celebrated on 30 May each year, starting in 2024.

Apr 14, 2023 · 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 …

Oct 7, 2025 · 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. …

3 days ago · Potatoes are loaded with healthy nutrients, including antioxidants, fiber, and beneficial vitamins and minerals.

One medium-sized (5.3oz) skin-on potato has 110 calories, fat 0%, cholesterol 0%, fiber 7%, vitamin C 30%, Potassium 15%, vitamin B6 10%. Potato nutrition facts, calories and benefits …

Nov 1, 2025 · 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, …

Nov 20, 2025 · The humble potato, beloved by most, is one of the most versatile ingredients out there. Silky, fluffy, crispy, crunchy, the potato is a culinary chameleon. There’s nothing it can’t …

Nov 10, 2025 · Is there a best way to eat potatoes? To fully reap the nutritional benefits, preparation is the key. When baked, roasted or boiled with minimal add-ons, potatoes are …

Jul 4, 2025 · 4 Ways to Enjoy Potatoes As a starchy vegetable, potatoes combine well with protein and a nonstarchy vegetable—together, they make a well-balanced meal. Leaving on …

Aug 7, 2025 · The humble potato is America’s most widely consumed vegetable. Delicious, longstanding and affordable, these culinary chameleons are one of our hardest working foods.