Potato (Solanum tuberosum ssp. tuberosum)

This chapter, prepared by the OECD Task Force for the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds with Germany as the lead country, deals with the composition of potato (Solanum tuberosum ssp. tuberosum). It contains elements that can be used in a comparative approach as part of a safety assessment of foods and feeds derived from new varieties. Background is given on production, human and animal consumption, and industrial uses of potatoes. Key food and feed nutrients, toxins, allergens and antinutrients are then detailed, followed by considerations suggested for the assessment of new potato varieties.