Potato – A basis for human nutrition and health benefits

Summary

Author/Contact :

Prof Derek Stewart and Dr Mark Taylor

Contractor :

The James Hutton Institute

Reference :

11140034

+ The potato has a definite place in the diet and is associated with good nutrition and health.

+ Due its nature as a food stable, potatoes are a significant source of Vit C, Vit B6 (pyroxidine), Vit B9 (folate) and a whole host of macro and microminerals.

+ The micro/macro-minerals and, to a lesser extent, the vitamins can survive processing and cooking methods.

The literature review identifies that, in opposition to general public opinion, the potato has a definite place in the diet and is associated with good nutrition and health.

Project code:

11140034

Date:

01 January 2001 - 01 January 2001

Potato – A basis for human nutrition and health benefits

Summary

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