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In reply to the discussion: Genetically Modified Potato Is Approved by U.S.D.A. [View all]happyslug
(14,779 posts)42. Depends where the potatoes are from
Maine potatoes were known as the best potatoes for cooking. Idaho potatoes for French Fries and Pennsylvania potatoes for chips (Pennsylvania potatoes are mostly raised around Allegheny mountain).
Each areas potatoes tend to be breed for each if that final use. Right now fries are the big market thus Idaho potatoes is the most produced and thus are used in other products i.e. for cooking.
Maine potatoes have seen their market get smaller as the Idaho potatoes take over.
I live in Pennsylvania to the west of Allegheny mountain and our potatoes are still used for chips.
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There is a system of regulation. Pretending otherwise is just too much, indeed.
HuckleB
Nov 2014
#36
"The new potato also resists bruising" - FrankenPotatoes with unproven health claims.
bananas
Nov 2014
#25
Indeed. Still, yeah, there is nothing like picking a tomato and chomping on it.
HuckleB
Nov 2014
#11
Simplot, you're living in your own Private Idaho, not underground like a wild potato.
kwassa
Nov 2014
#12
Trust science. Don't trust the people who profit from its specific applications.
True Blue Door
Nov 2014
#38
Actually I didn't respond because the data in the link you provided doesn't support your claims.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2014
#77