Organic
Potato
"The ultimate comfort food"
A staple root vegetable with a nutrient-rich, starchy flesh and a vibrant red skin, ideal for boiling, mashing, roasting or baking.
Also known as
Spuds, Reds, New Potatoes, Red Bliss
Botanical name
Solanum tuberosum
Product Details
PLU Code
94073
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Potato › All Sizes
Origin
The Andean region of South America
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
2-12 months
Status
Approved
About Potato
Its botanical name is Solanum tuberosum, and it belongs to the nightshade family of plants.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for 100 grams of red potato are as follows:
Energy 70 kilocalories
Protein 2 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 16 grams
Fiber 2 grams
Sugar 0.9 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 748 milligrams
Vitamin C 45% of the Daily Value
Vitamin B6 10% of the Daily Value
Manganese 7% of the Daily Value
Copper 6% of the Daily Value
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
Ventilated containers, breathable bags or open crates
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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