POTATO –„POWERHOUSE” FOR SEVERAL MICRONUTRIENTS

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Despite its traditional reputation as an inexpensive and commonplace dietary staple, the
potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) constitutes a nutritionally crop characterized by high levels of carbohydrates, vitamins and essential minerals. Current literature increasingly suggests that the bioactive constituents of potatoes yield favorable outcomes for cardio-metabolic health, including improved lipid profiles and diminished inflammatory biomarkers. The present study
investigates the functional characteristics of some Romanian potato cultivars, with a particular emphasis on key antioxidants such as vitamin C and polyphenols. These data deliver preliminary yet insightful benchmarks for researchers and producers seeking to advance the functional prospects of potato-based nutrition.