Back to topic..

As I was saying, this site is managed by a profit-making company, thus the site may be subjected to some form of bias.

However, there is no need for negligence about the potato facts and nutritive values the site provides.

The site is easy to nagivate and access to.

It is an interesting site to explore considering the fact that a big part of the world consume potatoes as their staple food.

However, I would not recommend it to students or teachers as the site's main purpose does not serve to inform in nutrition aspects.

This is a good site if...

1. You want to know about different toppings that can act as accompaniment to potatoes
2. You want to know the nutritive value of potatoes
3. You are a potato fanatic
4. You want to order their potatoes

Before I sign off.. I would like to share some fun facts that I have learnt

Some interesting facts about potatoes:

1. Did you know that the Indians in Peru were the first people to cultivate the potato over 4000 years ago?
2. The potato, a name derived from the American Indian word "Batata", was introduced to Europeans by Spanish conquerors during the late 16th Century.
3. A potato is about 80% water and 20% solid.
4. United States potato lovers consumed more than 4 million tons of French Fries in various shapes and sizes.
5. The average American eats 140 pounds of potatoes per year. Germans eat more than 200 pounds per year.
6. The largest potato grown was 18 pounds and 4 ounces according to the Guinness Book of World Records. It was grown in England in 1795.
   

That's all for now!

Signing off.. Michelly

Written Michel Chua

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