In the cultivation of the potato, according to the color of the flesh of the tuber, there are two kinds: white and yellow. Although there are other colors and many shades in between. The tubers are medium, round or oval, deep eyes, deep yellow pulp, starchy, mealy consistency and taste. Consumed mostly by conversion occurs and mashed potato meal. Is very acceptable for its quality of being diet for children and the elderly, and have adequate content of protein, calories, fiber, starch and vitamins A, B and C. No fat and cholesterol.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: DEMAND AND SUPPLY:
As a growing international readership, in species with white tuber, demand has a high growth rate. As local production in most countries is inadequate, yet the imports are much needed. The main exporters of potatoes for the year 1991 were the Netherlands with an export level of almost 35% of the supply of the product.
The destination of exports are directed mainly towards the European countries of temperate and tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and the Middle East.
To a lesser extent to the Latin American region: Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina and Uruguay, among others. The international classification of the tuber is based on two aspects: the size of the tuber and its organoleptic characteristics.
The first element is taken into account its equatorial diameter. Accordingly, a species with white tuber, is the one with a greater diameter. An intermediate level is shown by the pope of color and it has a smaller diameter yellow tubercle. In international trade of agricultural goods, there are three types of regulations: para-tariff, tariff and trade.
The former are linked to the constraints affecting the fresh or processed, by insects, microorganisms and fungi, and the levels of toxicity or pollution allowable. In business, shipments must conform to international standards and national classification, packaging and labeling, as well as local rules of import and distribution of the product in the importing country.
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