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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: Chef Finds Passion In Potatoes And Soy Oil Rally Is Interesting - Heinberg
Description: The humble potato is getting a makeover as culinary experts work to move the vegetable from a simple side dish to the center of the plate. At the "Spud Lab" in Denver, RJ Harvey, Culinary Director for Potatoes USA, is leading a movement to transform how major food brands, universities, and even the medical community view the potato.He tells Stephanie Hoff that the Spud Lab has identified key functional benefits of potatoes that go beyond flavor. In baked goods, potatoes are proven to improve moisture retention and shelf life, while in savory applications, they s...