Potatoes are considered one of the most important vegetables
in the world. 60% of American households eat potatoes everyday.
They contain almost perfectly digestible forms of iron and
carbohydrates. There are 4 main types of potatoes: Russets
are oblong and have a thick brown skin. They are good for
baking, mashing and frying. Long whites are oblong with
a thin creamy white skin. They are good for chips, in salads
or scalloped. Round whites also have a thin, creamy white
skin. They are perfect for au gratin, potato salad and country
fries. Round reds, also known as new potatoes, have a thin
red skin. They are good for boiling and for potato salad.
Potatoes originated in Peru and were introduced to Europe
by the Spaniards. Ireland was the first European country
to cultivate potatoes on a large scale where it remains
a staple food.
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