New Kind of Low-Carbohydrates Potatoes

Some New Zealand farmers have invented a new kind of potato they claim has 40% less carbohydrates.

Farmer Andrew Keeney says that the Lotato, as it's been called, is grown in Pukekohe and Ohakune, and created by cross-breeding other varieties, according to newshub.co.nz.

"Initially these potatoes were bred by their parents for the fact they were flavorsome, they were good-looking and an appealing-looking potato, and as a natural result we ended up with a low-carb, low-calorie potato," he said.

Keeney said they're an "all-purpose" potato, suitable for any part of the plate - boiled, mashed, roasted, or fried and the Lotato was created because people were shifting towards healthier options.

"There was really a clear need for a low-carb potato option. It's very similar to other trends you're seeing around low sugar and less fat, and low carbs fits that box as well," Keeney said.