Courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission 

While the resulting wave of gluten-free menu requests has stymied some foodservice educators, a popular, widely available solution is always at hand: Idaho^® potatoes.

All natural and packed with goodness, Idaho^® potatoes are just 110 calories and an excellent source of fiber. A medium skin-on potato contributes more potassium than a banana and nearly half the daily value of vitamin C. Idaho^® potatoes provide a tasty foundation for gluten-free appetizers, salads, sides, entrées and desserts.

Educators can review the Idaho® potato’s nutrition and gluten-free benefits before heading to the Idaho® Potato Commission’s (IPC) favorite gluten-free recipes for more information. In fact, many of the foodservice recipes in the IPC database fit the gluten-free profile.

Instructors are not limited in the selection of Idaho® potato varieties. Idaho grows and packs over 25 types, each offering unique appearance, flavor profile and recommended usage.

For more information about Idaho® potatoes as a solution to gluten-free menu planning, visit idahopotato.com/foodservice.

About the Idaho® Potato Commission
Established in 1937, the Idaho® Potato Commission is a state agency that is responsible for promoting and protecting the famous “Grown in Idaho^®” seal, a federally registered trademark that assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho^® potatoes. Idaho’s growing season of warm days and cool nights, ample mountain–fed irrigation and rich volcanic soil, give Idaho® potatoes their unique texture, taste and dependable performance. These ideal growing conditions are what differentiate Idaho^® potatoes from potatoes grown in other states. For more information, visit: idahopotato.com. 

PHOTO: The image of Idaho® potatoes arranged as the state of Idaho courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission.