Potato 101
These are underground stems that can grow a new plant from them
Tuber
This type of potato is also called a red potato
New Potatoes
What type of skin should potatoes have?
Dry, firm, and smooth
Yams and Sweet Potatoes are the same. True or False
False
Potatoes are made of what?
Starch
These potatoes are ideal for making fries and baked potatoes
Russet Potatoes
Potatoes can be bought fresh, canned, frozen, and dried. True or False
True
New potatoes have to be less than how many inches in diameter?
2 inches
Potatoes that are sprouting are okay to use. Yes or No
No
This type of potato has a high sugar content
Sweet Potatoes
What happens to potatoes when they are stored in the fridge?
Affects the starch content
Idaho Potatoes are called what type of potatoes
Russet Potatoes
This type of potato originated in Asia
Yams
Potatoes that turn green are called what?
Solanine
This is a medium starch medium moisture potato
Increased levels of solanine and ____________ cause potatoes to turn green
Chlorophyll