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Potatoes - Pontiac

This large, round potato has thin, dark-red skins, deep eyes, and crisp white flesh.

Note: when peeled, the level of salicylates drops to safe/negligible amounts.

Category: Vegetable

In Season: all year

To Buy:

Select unwashed potatoes that are firm and dry. Avoid any with green patches - the green is an indication of the toxin solanine. Avoid also potatoes that are wrinkled and spongy.

To Store:

Pontiac potatoes will keep for several weeks in a paper bag with plenty of ventilation. Never store potatoes in plastic bags.

Tips & Tricks:

Cooking Tips:

Excellent for mashed potatoes and boiling, but not baking.

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Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Weight (grams):

150

Carbohydrates, g:

19.8

Protein (g):

3.6

Saturated Fat, g :

0.0

Vitamin B1:

Vitamin C:

Amines:

Negligible

Glutamates:

n/a

Energy (kJ):

434

High GI > 70 :

Fat (g):

0.2

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.0

Vitamin B6:

Potassium:

Salicylates:

Low

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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