Organic
White Potato
"A humble staple with immense nutritional value."
A starchy, nutritious root vegetable that is a staple food globally, the White Potato is a versatile food product that has various uses in different cuisines.
Also known as
Spuds, White Potatoes, Irish Potatoes, Russet Potatoes
Botanical name
Solanum tuberosum
Product Details
PLU Code
94083
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Potato › All Sizes
Origin
The Andean region of South America, specifically present-day Peru and Bolivia, now cultivated worldwide.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
2-12 months
Status
Approved
About White Potato
They are relatively small, with a white or light-tan skin, and a soft and waxy texture, packed with fiber, potassium, and other vital nutrients.
Nutrition Information
White potatoes are rich in nutrients and offer several health benefits. Here are the nutrition facts for 150g of boiled white potato:
Energy is approximately 70 kcal.
Carbohydrate content is about 16g, fiber is 2g.
Protein is roughly 2g.
The fat content is almost negligible at 0g.
Sodium is approximately 7mg, with 748mg of potassium.
Also contains 0.2mcg of vitamin B12, 0.2mg of vitamin B6, and 10mcg of folate.
For vitamins A and C the amounts are 0mcg and 35mg respectively.
Calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus are present at 9mg, 0.7mg, 17mg, and 41mg, respectively.
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 bags or containers, not airtight
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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