Potato
Also listed as Potatoes, Russet Potato, and White Potato.
This is what the ingredient is.
Potatoes are a starchy tuber. Labels may say potato, russet potato, or simply potatoes.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are boiled, baked, fried, and used in chips, fries, and prepared sides.
Here is what food agencies say.
Treated as a conventional agricultural food under USDA and FDA food rules depending on form.
Here is what research has found.
Most issues involve pesticide residues within limits, sprouting, or rare contamination of processed potato products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Green or sprouted potatoes can contain higher glycoalkaloids; discard those. Store cool and dark.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.