This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
potatoes [2021/05/27 05:11] aga |
potatoes [2022/05/26 05:48] aga |
||
---|---|---|---|
Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
==== Potatoes came from Peru ==== | ==== Potatoes came from Peru ==== | ||
- | Potatoes are said to have originated in Ireland, but their true origin is in South America, where centuries ago, between 8,000 BC and 5,000 BC, they were cultivated by the Incas living in Peru. They arrived in Europe with the Spanish conquistadors. [([[https:// | + | Potatoes are said to have originated in Ireland, but their true origin is in South America, where centuries ago, between 8,000 BC and 5,000 BC, they were cultivated by the Incas living in Peru.[([[https:// |
==== Abundance of types ==== | ==== Abundance of types ==== | ||
Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
Yams are not potatoes at all, but plants in the Clematis family. They are grown roots. [([[https:// | Yams are not potatoes at all, but plants in the Clematis family. They are grown roots. [([[https:// | ||
+ | ==== Definition ==== | ||
+ | The word potato refers to both the plant and its edible tuber. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Boil them, mash them, put'em a stew ==== | ||
+ | Potatoes can be eaten boiled, fried, or baked. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Discovered in 1536 ==== | ||
+ | The Spanish discovered the potato in 1536 during their conquest of Peru. They brought it to Europe. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Most cultivated non-cereal ==== | ||
+ | Potato is the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world after rice, wheat, and corn. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Composition ==== | ||
+ | A potato is composed of about 80% water and 20% solids. [([[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Potato in space ==== | ||
+ | The potato is the first plant grown in space. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Mr Potato Head ==== | ||
+ | The first ever advertised toy on television was Mr. Potato Head in 1952. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Taste with no smell ==== | ||
+ | Without smelling, the apple, potato, and onion taste the same. They are all sweet. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Potato on a black background ==== | ||
+ | Kevin Abosh sold a photo of a potato on a black background for $1 million. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Potato peel ==== | ||
+ | Potato peel contains a high amount of fiber, which reduces fat absorption and regulates the digestive system. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Health benefits ==== | ||
+ | Potatoes reduce the possibility of stomach cancer. [([[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | {{tag> |