Choose ones with regular shapes so there won't be too much wasted in peeling. Avoid potatoes that are wrinkled or have wilted skins, soft dark areas, cut surfaces or with a green appearance. There isn't a label required for potatoes unless it is being exported to Canada so you may not see labels when checking out potatoes. Any potato that does carry a label must say U.S. No. 1, produce of USA and who grew and packed it. 1 is generally the standard on labels, but each grower's bags may look different.
Potatoes are part of the vegetable group.
It is recommended that people eat two to four servings of vegetables daily. Potatoes have no fat or cholesterol and are very low in sodium. Potatoes are a great choice at mealtime. People for generations have enjoyed their taste and their nutritional value. Return to Menu Vocabulary 1.