The potato is a tuber—a short, thick, underground stem with stored starches and sugars of the potato plant. Potatoes are one of the most common and important food sources on the planet, and they contain a wealth of health benefits that make them all the more essential as a staple dietary item for much of the world’s population. These health benefits include Cancer Prevention, Heart Health, Inflammation, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Stones, Digestion, Scurvy, Diarrhea, Satiety and Weight Management, Skin Care, Rheumatism, Brain Function and Weight Gain.

Potato is one of the main food crops in India. It is used in vegetables, salads, curries and so on. India is said to be the second-largest potato exporter in the world and exports potatoes to more than 30 countries around the world. However, the potato is not only used as a home cooking vegetable and it is used for a variety of purposes.