AbstractPotatoes and potato products were collected from six areas of the UK. Composite samples of potatoes, determined by variety, collection area and collection date, and composite samples of similar potato products were prepared. The glycoalkaloid content of the samples was determined and only two samples out of 133 analysed exceeded the recommended maximum level of 20 mg 100 g−1fresh weight. The mean values were: main crop 10.4mg 100g−1, UK earlies 11.3mg 100g−1and imported earlies 12.3 mg 100 g−1Potato products, when calculated on an equivalent fresh weight basis, all contained less than 10mg
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