TRIVIA
You’ll be amazed at the potato facts that we discovered!

1. Inca Indians were the first to grow potatoes around 200 B.C.

2. The most popularly consumed potato variety in the US is the Russet Burbank.

3. When potatoes are stored in the refrigerator, the taste and texture are affected. Refrigeration decreases the sugar content in the potato.

4. Thinly sliced and fried potatoes were first created in Saratoga, New York and “Saratoga Crunch Chips” are what we now call potato chips.

5. Potatoes are grown in all 50 states, and in 125 countries.

6. Potatoes are 80% water and 20% solid.

7. An 8 oz. baked potato has 100 calories.

8. The average American eats 124 lbs. of potatoes each year.

9. Potato chips are the number one snack food in the world.

10. The Irish Potato Famine was caused by a fungus that destroyed the country's ENTIRE potato crop.