PGI Prades Potatoes

The climatic conditions of the soil and the altitude of the crops, at more than 1,000 m, at the foot of the Prades mountain range, in the Baix Camp region, as well as the long tradition in the cultivation of this tuber, whose importance dates from the nineteenth century, confer characteristics to the Prades potato.

The potatoes covered by this Protected Geographical Indication are of the species Solanum tubesorum, a kennebec variety, with a caliber between 40 and 80 mm. These potatoes have a very smooth, hard and consistent skin. The flesh is whitish, with a consistent and floury texture, sweet and persistent taste and an aroma reminiscent of chestnuts. The long vegetative cycle of the Prades potato means that it only allows one annual harvest, in order to ensure greater quality and consistency. The Prades potato is suitable for all types of culinary preparations and its great consistency makes it very suitable for stews.

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Season calendar

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Sea
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Never
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THIRST
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Complementary information

Prades potatoes are sold conditioned in breathable paper bags of 2 and 5 kg capacity. The label will include, in addition to the mentions required by current legislation, the legend "Patatas de Prades. Protected Geographical Indication", the logo of this geographical indication and the Community logo of geographical indications. It is sold in greengrocers throughout the country.

Attributes and nutritional properties

It is the tuber par excellence, as it is the most cultivated and consumed around the world. The potato provides us mostly with water, carbohydrates in the form of starch, few fats and little protein, but of high quality. It also contains potassium, vitamin C and niacin, but after cooking many of these vitamins are lost. It should be one of the staple foods in our diet. Boiled, fried, baked, pureed, or combined with fish, vegetables, meat, eggs, mushrooms, etc., it is one of the foods with more culinary options.