Let's examine the Varieties of potatoes in India and their Nutritional Value


Potatoes are a popular vegetable in India. In India, people widely consume potatoes as a main ingredient in various vegetable recipes in their daily diets, either directly or in products such as chips, flakes, mashed potatoes, and canned potatoes. There are various potato varieties available in the market, produced by different states across the country.

 

The Nutritional Value of Potatoes

Potatoes are also known as aloo in India and are scientifically classified as Solanum tuberosum. The nutritional value of potatoes includes being a carbohydrate-rich food, rich in protein, calcium, and low in fat, with a high content of ascorbic acid. It consists of 80% water and 20% dry matter in freshly harvested potatoes.

 

Let's examine the various types of potatoes found in India

India is the world's second-largest producer of potatoes. There are various types of potatoes available in the market, produced in different states of India, such as Sindhuri, Chandramukhi, Jyoti, Lauvkar, Badshah, Bahar, Lalima, Jawahar, Sutlej, and Ashoka.

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