Organic
Potatoes
"The world's most popular and versatile root vegetable"
Fresh or cooked, baked or mashed, potatoes are a versatile vegetable staple rich in nutrients, enjoyed globally for their flavor and texture.
Also known as
Spuds, Solanum tuberosum, Eyes, Taters
Botanical name
Solanum tuberosum
Product Details
PLU Code
93415
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Potato › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Americas with modern varieties grown in countries with suitable climate conditions worldwide
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
2-12 months
Status
Approved
About Potatoes
Supports numerous cuisines across cultures in a variety of forms and recipes, and they come in many colors, sizes and varieties - including all-purpose or specialty.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for potatoes:
Serving size 150g,
Energy 70 kcal,
Carbohydrates 16.6g,
Fiber 2.2g,
Sugars 0.2g,
Protein 2g,
Fat 0.2g,
Sodium 1mg,
Potassium 748mg,
Vitamin A 0.01mg,
Vitamin C 19.7mg,
Calcium 8mg,
Iron 0.8mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for potatoes for fresh consumption (table/fresh-market tubers, cured, stored). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
95-99%
Packaging
Breathable or ventilated containers
Shelf Life
2-12 months
Storage Notes: Keep tubers in the dark, because light causes greening and bitter, toxic glycoalkaloids, and avoid storing them too cold, which turns starch into sugars that darken on cooking. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 506-510.
Applies to: potatoes for fresh consumption (table/fresh-market tubers, cured, stored).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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