Potato, also known as potato, potato, potato and so on. , a common perennial herb, belongs to Solanaceae and is native to the Andes in South America. Potato is an important food crop and vegetable in the world, one of the five largest food crops in the world, and one of the highest yield vegetables in the world. Here are some brief introductions of potatoes:
The height of potato plants is generally between 30~ 100 cm, with compound leaves and white or purple flowers. Potatoes are plump, oval or round, with brown, yellow or red surface and starch inside, and there are many varieties. Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, protein, vitamin C, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, potassium and other nutrients, especially starch and dietary fiber.
There are many ways to eat potatoes, such as boiling, frying, steaming and baking. Common potato dishes include stewed beef with potatoes, roast chicken with potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried cakes with potatoes, roast chicken with potatoes and so on. Potato is a crop with strong adaptability, barren tolerance and cold tolerance, which is suitable for planting in temperate and cold regions. In China, potatoes are mainly distributed in northwest, northeast, southwest and north China. ?
Matters needing attention in buying potatoes
1. Appearance: Pay attention to the appearance when buying potatoes. There should be no obvious damage, soft rot, black spots and green spots on the potato surface, and the appearance should be neat and smooth.
2. Touch: Touch potatoes with toughness, neither too hard nor too soft. You should choose potatoes with tough and elastic texture.
3. Size: The size of potatoes is also an important factor. Generally speaking, medium-sized potatoes have better texture and taste.
4. Variety: There are different varieties of potatoes in the market, such as sweet potato, potato and purple potato. Different varieties of potatoes have different tastes and nutritional values, and can be selected according to individual needs.
5. Origin: The origin of potatoes is also an important reference factor. Potatoes produced in organic farmland or pollution-free areas are safer and healthier.