Facts:

• Potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes in South America up to 10,000 years ago. Spanish explorers introduced them to Europe in the early 16th century.

• This plant is from the nightshade family and related to tomatoes and tobacco. Native to South America, potatoes were brought to Europe in the 16th century and are now grown in countless varieties worldwide.

• They’re generally eaten boiled, baked, or fried and frequently served as a side dish or snack. Common potato-based foods and food products include french fries, potato chips, and potato flour.

Fun Facts:

• The Incas had more than one use for their potatoes. These days all we do with potatoes is eat them. The Incas had a much closer relationship to potatoes and used them to treat various physical ailments. A typical cure for toothache was to carry one around with you. If your muscles or bones ached, a remedy was to apply the leftover broth from boiling potatoes.

• In 1995, potato plants were taken into space with the space shuttle Columbia. This marked the first time any food was ever grown in space.

• The potato originated in the region of southern Peru where it was first domesticated between 3000 BC and 2000 BC.

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Our products are certified and selected by approved and certified producers, who equally follow the same standards.