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What can I say about potatoes? Well, they were introduced to Europe in the 1500s by Spanish explorers, and were first cultivated in the Andes as far back as 4000 years ago. So it’s quite possible that the native peoples may have eaten potatoes, much as we do today. I would imagine they were eaten after being baked in the ashes of fires, and may even have been mashed and creamed with llama milk, before are being served with foul or other game.

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin B6, C, potassium and other minerals, as well as being a source of fibre. If possible be potatoes should be eaten with the skin, as when eaten in this manner, they provides approximately 25mg of vitamin C, the skins providing both fibre chlorogenic acid, a phytochemical of anti-cancer properties.

Potatoes can be a problem for people with diabetes as they have a high glycemic index.

Did you know?

Potatoes contain small amounts of ferric iron absorbed from soil. These may show up as small black dots in a potato when cooked and are harmless. Most people mistake them for bad spots in the flesh of the potato. Potatoes with a green tint to the skin, or with a green tint when peeled should be avoided, as the green substance called solanine is a mild toxic and can cause diarrhoea cramps, drowsiness and migraines.

A new potato is not just a small potato, but in fact, a potato that has been dug up before are the plant’s foliage has begun to die. This gives it a softer skin and the more intense flavour.

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