-The potato word comes from the Spanish word patata.
-Potatoes are vegetables, but contain a lot of starch.
--Potatoes contain various vitamins and minerals
-Storing potatoes after purchase isn’t so efficient, but they are easy to grow.
-Potatoes are the 4th most important food crop in the world after maize, wheat, and rice.
-There are thousands of potato varieties, but not all are commercially viable.
-According to a 2010 report, China is the largest producer of potatoes.
-Although it has the same name, sweet potato is a root vegetable, and is loosely related to potato.
-Potatoes can be prepared and served in different ways including: frying, boiling, mashing, and baking.
-Potatoes are also known as spuds.
-The french fries usually contain a lot of fat, and so should be eaten scarcely.
-Potato chips are the most common food snacks around the world.

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