Do you believe potatoes are disgusting and rancid, or do you think that potatoes are rudimental to most countries as one of the most important food crops? Over the past few centuries, potatoes served as fundamental food crop in Europe because it was easier to grow and cultivate compared to other crops. It also had an abundance of fiber and vitamins that provided sustenance to the poor, but potatoes have a dreadful past. In addition, potatoes are a tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum which was first cultivated by the Inca Indians in Peru around 8,000 BC to 5,000 BC. When the Spanish Conquistadors conquered Peru in 1536, “[they] discovered the flavors of the potato, and [brought] them to Europe” (PotatoGoodness 2).
