Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L. subsp. tuberosum and andigena) and seven other related species, which are cultivated today, have become the most important non-cereal crop in the world.
What is so important about potatoes?
Potatoes are a good source of fiber, which can help you lose weight by keeping you full longer. Fiber can help prevent heart disease by keeping cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. Potatoes are also full of antioxidants that work to prevent diseases and vitamins that help your body function properly.
In what country are potatoes an important crop?
Potatoes are Canada's most important vegetable crop; they are grown commercially in all its provinces, led by Prince Edward Island.
How do potatoes help the economy?
While job creation is important, the potato industry has an even wider economic impact. The labor income that is earned by those working within the potato industry is spent, further impacting the economy. At every stage of the potato supply chain, value is added in the form of labor income, profit, taxes, etc.
Are potatoes a popular food in the world today?
“It's grown practically everywhere in the world, and practically everywhere, people consider it one of 'our foods'.” For the rest of the world beyond the Andes, the potato might not be autochthonous, but it feels local.
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