Potato

Questions & Answers for Potato

What are the common types of potatoes available in India?

The common types of potatoes available in India are as follows:

• Kufri Sindhuri
• Kufri Jyoti
• Kufri Lauvkar
• KufriBadshah
• KufriBahar
• Kufri Jawahar
• KufriLalima
• Kufri Sutlej
• Kufri Ashoka
• Kufri Pukhraj
• Kufri Anand
• Kufri Chipsona-1
• Kufri Chipsona-2

What are the benefits of fresh potatoes?

Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, fiber, copper, tryptophan, manganese, lutein, etc. They improve digestion, boost heart health, reduce cholesterol levels, etc.

In which month fresh potatoes are available?

In India, potatoes are often harvested in October and November. But they are made available round the year.

What are the packaging types available for fresh potatoes?

Fresh potatoes are made available in jute bags, gunny bags, plastic bags, sack bags, etc.

How much do fresh potatoes cost?

You can purchase fresh potatoes at a minimum price of Rs 10-50 per kilogram. The price increases as per the type, quality, etc.

 

At what price can I purchase 1 kg of potato from the market?

You can purchase 1 kg of potato at a minimum price of Rs 15-20. The price may vary as per the quality and type of potato available.

What are the different types of potatoes you can find in the market?

Some of the popular types of potatoes available in the market are russet potatoes, red potatoes, white potatoes, yellow potatoes, sweet potatoes, fingerling potatoes, purple potatoes, etc.

What are the benefits of eating potatoes?

Potatoes are rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some of the benefits of eating potatoes are as follows:

• They are delicious, versatile, and easy to include in your diet. 
• They help in regulating blood sugar levels.
• They help in improving digestive health.
• They are an excellent food option for people having celiac disease.