A
Fat-Free Friend From The Andes
From the
Andes, around the world, to New Brunswick and to your plate! That’s
the journey of the potato and proof of its benefits as an important
food source for people the world over.
 History tells us that when the Spanish
conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrived in Peru in 1524, he found one
of the Incas’ most important treasures. The Incas used potatoes as an
important food source, and had been cultivating them for hundreds of
years.
But, alas, Pizzaro and his friends discounted
this treasure and pursued Incan gold instead. Eventually, though,
“the word got out” and potatoes began the long journey that led them
to New Brunswick, and to your plate.
Like the Incas, in their time, farmers in
New Brunswick have recognized the food value of potatoes and
cultivated them for over 300 years. When you buy a New Brunswick
potato, you benefit from the history, knowledge, and expertise which
has been passed for generations.
Despite some claims to the contrary, the facts
are clear. Potatoes are a very healthy food source. With the
extraordinary 3 of New Brunswick potatoes added, you’ll be making an
excellent food choice!
Potatoes have had an interesting history in terms
of “myths”. Because potatoes belong to the botanical family
Solanaceae, in the 17th century, certain people believed it
had connection to hallucinogenic plants from that family.
The Botanical name
given the potato is tuberous night shade. Long ago, people valued
potatoes as an ornamental plant. The tubers below the plant were so
delicious, however, that they remain the only part of the plant which
is of interest.
In France, during the
18th century, the potato was blamed for causing leprosy.
Luckily, the Irish realized its food value and it was a staple of
their diets during that same period. The importance of the potato
was, sadly, demonstrated by the death of thousands during the Irish
potato famine.
Yep, potatoes really
are a fat-free friend from the Andes. Try some
New Brunswick potatoes
today. Or ask your supplier to get you some.
Do
you want to know your food cost?
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Carton Potato Size Information |
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Carton
Count
Size |
# Potatoes
in 50lb.
Carton |
Size Range |
Average
Weight
Uncooked |
1/2 Cup
Incl. Skin |
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OZ. |
GRAMS |
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60 |
58-60 |
10-16 |
284-454 |
13.0oz |
4.5 |
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70 |
66-72 |
9-15 |
255-425 |
11.5oz |
4.0 |
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80 |
78-82 |
8-13 |
227-368.5 |
10.0oz |
3.5 |
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90 |
90-95 |
7-12 |
198.5-340 |
9.0oz |
3.1 |
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100 |
100-105 |
6-10 |
170-283.5 |
8.0oz |
2.7 |
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110 |
108-115 |
5-9 |
142-255 |
7.3oz |
2.5 |
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120 |
118-130 |
4-8 |
113-227 |
6.5oz |
2.3 |
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