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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.
Native to Amazon. Domesticated and cultivated in South America, Central America and Caribbean. Indian Potato - roots of two native species- Apios americana and Apios priceana; Jerusalem artichoke - specific species of sunflower with large, edible root. Lily Bulbs- several species in Lilium family
Potato: Peruvian and Bolivian Andes 6000–4000 BCE [7] Peppers: Bolivia 5700 BCE [5] [8] Maize: Guerrero, Mexico 5500 BCE [9] Peanut: South America 5000 BCE [10] Avocado: Mexico c. 4200 BCE [11] Sea-island cotton: Peru 4000 BCE Common bean: Central America 3400 BCE [12] Mexican cotton: Tehuacan Valley, Mexico 3300 BCE [13] Cocoa: Ecuador 3000 ...
After one potato, two potato, three potato dishes, inspiration for the vegetable can start to flicker away. Potatoes are a rich source of vitamins beneficial for skin care, a relief to high blood ...
Although potatoes had become widely familiar in Russia by 1800, they were confined to garden plots until the grain failure in 1838–39 persuaded peasants and landlords in central and northern Russia to devote their fallow fields to raising potatoes. Potatoes yielded from two to four times more calories per acre than grain did and eventually ...
As the potatoes cook, the salty water forms a crust on the skin and seals the potatoes so they never taste waterlogged [228] Potato Casserole Midwest Omaha, Nebraska: Local restaurants dubbed 'cafes' in Omaha feature a portion of the menu dedicated to potato casseroles. The casseroles consist of sliced potatoes covered with a variety of meats ...
The amount of carbs in one potato is similar to two slices of bread and less than two ounces of pasta. Fun facts about potatoes. ... 50 most popular chain restaurants in America. Food. Allrecipes.
While the potato had originated in South America, it did not become established in North America until it was brought to the colonies by northern British settlers in the 18th century and became an important backcountry staple along with corn. Pork had been a food taboo among northern Britons and the primary meat had been sheep.