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Potatoes are a species indigenous to the South American Andes and were first used as a foodplant by the ancient people living there. Potatoes were introduced outside the Andes region approximately four centuries ago.

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The potato originated in the Andes Mountains

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A cabbage patch.

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Q: Where in Europe were potatoes introduced?
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Were pinapples and potatoes in Europe in 1472?

No, pineapples were not native to Europe and were introduced to Europe later, in the 15th century. Potatoes, on the other hand, were also not native to Europe and were introduced from the Americas to Europe in the late 15th to early 16th century. So, in 1472, both pineapples and potatoes were not present in Europe.


Did the Romans eat potatos?

No, the Romans did not eat potatoes. The potato was introduced in the Americas from Europe in much later times.


What happen because of the Columbian exchange?

The Columbian Exchange introduced important foods, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate, to Europe. It also introduced diseases such as smallpox to the New World.


Was shepherds pie used in the Middle Ages in England?

No, it uses potatoes and they didn't eat potatoes in the middle ages. They weren't introduced in Europe until much later.


What happen because of columbian exchange?

The Columbian Exchange introduced important foods, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate, to Europe. It also introduced diseases such as smallpox to the New World.


What food plant was brought from the Americans back to Europe?

Several were brought back. Potatoes, tomatos, corn, chocolate all were introduced.


Who introduced potatoes and tobacco to Europe for the first time?

The credit is popularly given to Sir Walter Ralegh, but the story is somewhat apochryphal.


Were pineapples and potatoes in Europe 1472?

No Pineapples and potatoes were brought to Europe in the 1600's


What European country was first intorduced to the potato?

The first country in Europe to grow potatoes may have been Spain."The Spanish introduced the potato to Europe in the second half of the 1500s".


In 1472 were pineapples and potatoes in Europe?

No Pineapples and potatoes were brought to Europe in the 1600's


What is a tasty treat introduced into Europe by cortez?

he introduced chocalate to europe.


Where did baked potatoes originate from?

Fried potatoes origanated from the south, as did much of fried food such as fried chicken, grids, and white gravy. -AshAnswers It was originated in Belgium.