SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST
loved PRODUCTS
Potatoes play a very integral role in the global food system. It is the only unrefined starch within the starch market and number one none grain food globally. Currently, in South Africa, production sits at a staggering 2.45 million tons in 2017 and consumption of potatoes per person continues to grow from 23,5 kg per capita in 2009 to 40kg per capita 2017.
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Not only are potatoes the champ of nutrition, they are versatile and easy to prepare. -
Potatoes are high in nutrition and high in energy. -
Potatoes are digested as Glucose, contributing to your mental and physical performance.
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Not only are potatoes the champ of nutrition, they are versatile and easy to prepare. -
Potatoes are high in nutrition and high in energy. -
Potatoes are digested as Glucose, contributing to your mental and physical performance.
NUTRITION & health
Potatoes have long been an important and economical source of energy, nutrition and satiety in the South African diet.
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POTATO
PER 100gENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.10g
VITAMIN C: 5.50mg
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PASTA
PER 100gENERGY: 455kj
FATS: 0.60g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
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MAIZE
PER 589kjENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.70g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
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RICE
PER 100gENERGY: 531kj
FATS: 0.30g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
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POTATO
PER 100gENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.10g
VITAMIN C: 5.50mg -
PASTA
PER 100gENERGY: 455kj
FATS: 0.60g
VITAMIN C: 0mg -
MAIZE
PER 589kjENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.70g
VITAMIN C: 0mg -
RICE
PER 100gENERGY: 531kj
FATS: 0.30g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
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COOKING hints
For many of us, food storage, cooking tips and techniques are passed down from generation to generation. We have gathered some of those gems related to potatoes for you.
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