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The potato originates from
Peru and Bolivia; it arrived
in Europe only in the 16th
century. It became only popular by the end of the 17th century, when the
wheat harvests got lost as a result of declining temperatures. After that,
the potato traveled all over the world until finally the
Belgians started sowing it
in RD Congo;
Dutch potatoes are still growing
and popular there nowadays. The potato belongs to the family of Deathly
Nightshade and is thus a poisonous plant; only the potato itself is edible.
But that potato is relatively cheap and contains carbohydrates, proteins
and vitamins. |
