Prince Edward Island Potatoes Prince Edward Island Potatoes Prince Edward Island Potatoes (also known as PEI Potatoes) refers to the brand and geographic identifier for potatoes grown and packaged in Prince Edward Island, a Maritime Province on the Atlantic coast of Canada. In a similar fashion to potatoes grown in other parts of North America (such as Idaho), Prince Edward Island Potatoes are marketed and trademarked as being grown in the unique growing conditions and climate of Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island's growing conditions are characterized by warm summers, relatively cold winters, significant natural precipitation, and a unique red soil high in iron
Fried potatoes Fried potatoes Fried potatoes are a dish – or component of other dishes, such as "Bauernfrühstück" – essentially consisting of potatoes which have been fried, or deep-fried, in hot cooking oil, often with the addition of salt and/or other seasonings. They are often served as a side dish. One study, from the National Research Council in Padova, Italy, showed a link between eating fried potatoes and early death. The study suggested that the risk of an early death was twice as high among those who eat fried potations cooked in trans-fat oil two or more times a week when compared