Product Details: Potato Solanum tuberosum annual plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae grown for its starchy edible tubers The potato is native to the PeruvianBolivian Andes and is one of the world’s main food crops Potatoes are frequently served whole or mashed as a cooked vegetable and are also ground into potato flour used in baking and as a thickener for sauces The tubers are highly digestible and supply vitamin C protein thiamin and niacin Health Benefits: Potatoes are a good source of fiber, which can help you lose weight by keeping you full longer. Fiber can help prevent heart disease by keeping cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. Potatoes are also full of antioxidants that work to prevent diseases and vitamins that help your body function properly.