What is Acryl-amide?

Acryl-amide is produced from elements of sugar and protein through temperatures above 100 °C. It is produced by the bronzing on the surface of potato and cereal products through baking, frying, grilling and deep-frying. Boiling and steaming do not produce any Acryl-amide (Scource: aid-infocenter).

For further information all round the topic Acryl-amide and how you can keep Acryl-amide low see aid-infocenter.


Which part of the daily requirements for nutrients can be covered by a portion of potatoes?

A detailed presentation on how much of the daily requirements for nutrients can be covered by a portion of potatoes is given by aid-infocenter.


What is Solanin?

Solanin is a substance being produced by the storage of solanum, such as potatoes or tomatoes, in combination with light. They are recognizable with their green colour (Scource: aid-infocenter).


How important are potato products for a healthy nutrition?

A healthy way of eating and drinking in compliance with the 10 dietary guidelines of the German “Gesellschaft für Ernährung” (DGE) - Nutrition Society. A well-balanced diet keeps one healthy and promotes efficiency and well-being. The German Nutrition Society has established 10 dietary guidelines based on most recent scientific knowledge which will help you to stick to a healthy diet and still enjoy food.

1. Choose from among a great many different foods
2. Plenty of cereal products - and potatoes
3. Fruit and vegetables - take '5 a day'
4. Milk and dairy products daily, fish once to twice a week; meat, sausages and eggs in moderation
5. Moderate fat
6. Sugar and salt in moderation
7. Plenty of liquid
8. Make sure your dishes are prepared gently and taste well
9. Take your time and enjoy eating
10. Watch your weight and stay active

You can find a detailed explanation of the 10 rules of a healthy nutrition with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung. (Scource: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung).


What are additives?

Additives are substances added to food on purpose in order to achieve certain technological effects such as preservation, colouring and thickening. The principle of prohibition with the reservation of permission is applied with additives, i.e. additives are basically prohibited. They are only allowed to be applied if they are explicitely authorised (= allowed) (Scource: : Bund für Lebensmittelrecht und Lebensmittelkunde e. V.).

You can get further information all round the topic additives : Bund für Lebensmittelrecht und Lebensmittelkunde e. V.).


For further information all round the topic potatoes please contact Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie e. V., Bonn (BOGK).