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The potato is a tuber of the solanaceae family cultivated worldwide, of which there are many varieties. It was introduced to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century, and although it was at first used as an ornamental plant, end ended up being a basic food, especially among the poorest classes. The skin of the potato may be white, pink or red, and the shape varies from round to elongated. Depending on the variety, it may be used for frying, boiling, roasting, or as a garnish, etc. Among the most renowned and used are the following: Agata for boiling, Agria and Caesar for frying, Nicola for steaming, Jaerla for garnishes, Fabula for roasting, and Monalisa, which offers good results in all forms of cooking potatoes. The potato is a basic food which provides a lot of energy, and is therefore especially suitable for sportspeople or people who carry out any physical work. Boiled or mashed, they are a very digestive food, and are therefore ideal for people with gastric problems, as well as problems with stomach acid and liver or intestinal problems. If boiled without salt, their potassium content favours the elimination of liquids, and can help people with obesity, especially when caused by retention of liquids. |
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The potato is a tuber of the solanaceae family cultivated worldwide, of which there are many varieties. It was introduced to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century, and although it was at first used as an ornamental plant, end ended up being a basic food, especially among the poorest classes.
The skin of the potato may be white, pink or red, and the shape varies from round to elongated. Depending on the variety, it may be used for frying, boiling, roasting, or as a garnish, etc.
Among the most renowned and used are the following: Agata for boiling, Agria and Caesar for frying, Nicola for steaming, Jaerla for garnishes, Fabula for roasting, and Monalisa, which offers good results in all forms of cooking potatoes.
The potato is a basic food which provides a lot of energy, and is therefore especially suitable for sportspeople or people who carry out any physical work.
Boiled or mashed, they are a very digestive food, and are therefore ideal for people with gastric problems, as well as problems with stomach acid and liver or intestinal problems.
If boiled without salt, their potassium content favours the elimination of liquids, and can help people with obesity, especially when caused by retention of liquids.
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