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The history of potato

The potato originated in the Andes around 8000 years ago, where it served as a vital food source for ancient Peruvian civilizations, including the Incas. When the Spanish introduced potatoes to Europe, they initially faced rejection because Europeans found them unappealing and unfamiliar.

The history of potato

The history of potato

Without potato

Our moderm civilitation may not exist at all.

potatoes contain

High levels of
Also contains essential fats, minerals and vitamins.
proteins and carbohydrates.

Spanish brought potatoes to Europe

But Europeans didn´t want to eat them.
They considered potatoes dull and tasteless

That was because potatoes were from a new land.

8000 years ago

In the Andes, for the peruvians.
They could feed a large Incan civilitation.
They were a perfect food source.
Potato were cultivate for first time.

Industrial Revolution

Start the World War II
Troops were feeding with potatoes

Irish population

After all, they grew strong again.
There were a lot of deads for starving
Food were insuficient
Irish people started to travel for searching better opportunities to eat.

It became

A major food source