Potatoes

What is the name of the part of the potato plant that we eat?

Name 2 types of potatoes grown in the UK.

What happens if potatoes are stored in plastic?

• They will sweat and rot.

• They turn green.

• They will dry out and disintegrate.

• They will turn brown.

Potatoes should not be stored in

• Hessian bags

• A refrigerator

• Paper bags

• A cool, dark place.

Name the process in which a potato starts to brown due to its internal cells being damaged and exposed to oxygen.

Name the main 3 parts to the structure of a potato

Which macronutrient are potatoes a good source of?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

What micronutrients do potatoes provide?

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Iron

• B vitamins

• Fibre

Where is best to store potatoes?

What is the outer layer of a potato called?