Potato Basics
What colours are the insides of potatoes when they are healthy and fresh?
White or yellow
What potatoes have small and red skin and are used in salads? (Do not overthink)
Red potatoes
In what continent did potatoes originate?
South America
What is the world’s most common way to eat potatoes?
French Fries
What is the most common way to cook a potato?
Which nutrients are potatoes high in?
Carbohydrates
Which potatoes have brown skin and are used to make french fries?
Russet Potatoes
Which country brought potatoes to Europe?
Spain
Potatoes are high in what vitamin that is good for your immune system?
Vitamin C
What dish is made by pounding the potato and mixing it with butter and cream
Is a potato a vegetable? If so, what type is it?
Yes, root vegetable
Which potatoes are thin and are finger like?
Fingerling Potatoes
In which country did the Great Potato Famine occur?
Ireland
How many different types of potatoes are there worldwide?
Over 4000 types
What dish is made by cutting a potato almost into halves and adding toppings?
What is a typical slang term for a potato?
A spud
What potato has orange flesh?
Sweet Potato
Belgium
Which country holds the record for the largest potato?
New Zealand
What potato dish is made by cutting a potato into slices and deep frying them until they are crispy?
Chips
What part of the potato do we eat?
The tuber
What potato has a buttery yellow flesh and is used for mashed potatoes?
Yukon Gold Potato
Which country eats the most potatoes (VERY HARD)?
Belarus
True or False: Was the potato the first vegetable to be grown in space?
Yes it was
What famous dish is made by adding french fries with gravy and cheese curds? Where did it originate from?
Poutine; Quebec