Don't treat potatoes as dry food: why do developed countries treat potatoes as dry food?

He was originally a "teenager" in the Andes of South America, but with his own advantages and efforts, he gradually gained a foothold in the world. In developed countries such as Europe and America, he is still regarded as an indispensable protagonist in life, and many Asian countries are reassessing his value, which is expected to play a greater role in the future survival and development of mankind. The protagonist of this model counterattack drama is the "potato king"-potato.

When it comes to potatoes, everyone will be familiar with them. Perhaps the first thing people think of is

"The first dish of the people"-vinegar shredded potatoes, or potato chips and chips, or its ugly appearance. No matter how people look at it, the small potato will successfully achieve the counterattack. After China started the potato staple food strategy at the beginning of the year, it is expected to jump from the subordinate position of miscellaneous grains and non-staple food to the undisputed protagonist, and soon it will be the day when he turns over and becomes the master.

What is the staple food? Dai Xiaofeng, director of the Institute of Agricultural Products Processing of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vividly said: "What you usually eat in your hand is called staple food, and what you put in the middle plate is called non-staple food or vegetables." Crops that become staple crops must be able to produce on a large scale in a relatively large area; Can be stored in large quantities for a long time; Most people can accept it, accounting for the main proportion of three meals a day; Can provide the energy and nutrition that most people need. At present, China's staple food is mainly commonly known as whole grains, including potatoes.