Potato tuber contains a lot of starch, which can provide abundant calories for human body, and is rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, especially its vitamin content is the most complete among all food crops.
In Europe and America, especially in North America, potatoes have long been the second staple food. Potatoes are native to the Andes in South America, and the history of artificial cultivation can be traced back to the southern part of Peru from about 8000 BC to 5000 BC. The main potato producing countries are China, Russian, Indian, Ukrainian and American. China is the country with the largest total potato production in the world.
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matters need attention
1, spleen and stomach deficiency cold avoid eating more.
Potatoes have a purgative effect, and those who are prone to diarrhea due to deficiency of spleen and stomach should eat less or not.
2, pregnant women do not eat
Pregnant women often eat potatoes with high solanine content, which may lead to fetal malformation when accumulated in the body, so it is better to eat less. In particular, pregnant women should not eat long-term storage of germinated potatoes to prevent miscarriage due to poisoning.
3, avoid freezing
Potatoes should be stored in a cool place, not exposed to sunlight or frozen, and frostbitten potatoes should not be eaten.
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