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Vol.3 , No. 3, Publication Date: Jun. 1, 2018, Page: 73-77
 is a source of both food and income in the growing countries of the world which able to change greatly the food security of countries because of its high productivity per unit area and time compared to other crops. It is commonly produced for its tuber (under ground modified stem) which mainly contains carbohydrates. Potato is a multipurpose crop, highly popular worldwide and served in a variety of ways. It is a good source of essential protein, vitamins and minerals. Potato is a moderate source of iron while high in vitamin C content which promotes iron absorption. It is a good source of vitamin B1, B3 and B6 and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. Potatoes also contain dietary antioxidants, which may play a part in preventing diseases related to ageing, and dietary fiber, which benefits health. The nutrient contents are mainly affected by variety, growing environment and processing methods. Thus, it is better to consider the nutrient contents of potato during variety screening, demonstrating and growing potato in relation to the environment.&picture=http://www.aascit.org/aascit/decorators/img/journal/829.jpg)
| [1] | Egata Shunka Tolessa, Horticulture Research Department, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
Potato (Solanum toberosum L.) is a source of both food and income in the growing countries of the world which able to change greatly the food security of countries because of its high productivity per unit area and time compared to other crops. It is commonly produced for its tuber (under ground modified stem) which mainly contains carbohydrates. Potato is a multipurpose crop, highly popular worldwide and served in a variety of ways. It is a good source of essential protein, vitamins and minerals. Potato is a moderate source of iron while high in vitamin C content which promotes iron absorption. It is a good source of vitamin B1, B3 and B6 and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. Potatoes also contain dietary antioxidants, which may play a part in preventing diseases related to ageing, and dietary fiber, which benefits health. The nutrient contents are mainly affected by variety, growing environment and processing methods. Thus, it is better to consider the nutrient contents of potato during variety screening, demonstrating and growing potato in relation to the environment.
Keywords
Nutrient Content, Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber and Minerals
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