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Potato di Castelnuovo Scrivia: at a glance
The patata di Castelnuovo Scrivia is a variety of potato cultivated mainly in areas Alessandria of Castelnovese and Castellazzo Bormida, having as its production epicenter Castelnuovo Scrivia, with Molino dei Torti, Guazzora, Isola Sant'Antonio, Sale e Alluvioni Cambiò[1].
The cultivation of potato in the lower Scrivia Valley dates back to remote times and has been documented by local historical studies.
Currently the production of this tuber is around 400,000 quintals per year[2].
Characteristics
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- shape = rounded, oval
- skin = smooth, yellowish
- pulp = yellowish white
Use
The use is the most diverse, from the preparation of dumplings to puree, to fresh, boiled or fried consumption.Explore this chapter
The use is the most diverse, from the preparation of dumplings to puree, to fresh, boiled or fried consumption.
Notes
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- ^ Potatoes of Castelnuovo Scrivia | Protected areas Po Piemontese, up www.parcopopiemontese. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ Patata di Castelnuovo Scrivia » Valoriamo i prodotti del Piemonte, up Vaprops. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
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