Prince Edward Island Potatoes from Prince Edward Island. 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
Fried potatoes to those who avoid the dish. However, this link may be caused by other factors such as obesity, inactivity, or high salt intake which are usually associated with people who eat a lot of fried potatoes and it is argued that the study proves no link between early death and eating fried potatoes. Another threat from consuming fried potatoes is consuming a potential carcinogen, acrylamide which is produced when starchy foods are fried at a high temperature. Fried potatoes Fried potatoes are a dish – or component of other dishes, such as "Bauernfrühstück" – essentially consisting of potatoes which have