Welcome to the Potato page
The information listed
here is compiled from evaluations performed using the
Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation method. The evaluation
results have been performed and determined primarily
by Dr. Letitia Dick, N.D. (Windrose Naturopathic
Clinic) and Dr. Jared Zeff, N.D., LAc., (Salmon Creek
Clinic). It is our hope that this information helps
you to attain and maintain…Great Health – Great Life!
FOOD INTOLERANCE – POTATO
POTATO INCLUDES:
Blue potato |
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Red potato |
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Russet |
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Sweet potato |
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White potato |
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Yam |
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All variations, including... |
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potato flour
potato starch
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POTATO RELATIVES, which you may also be intolerant to, INCLUDE:*
Jerusalem artichoke... |
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also known as Sun Choke |
Jicama |
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Kabuki squash |
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* Some people have found they can eat small amounts of a potato relative food without issue, while others experience the same reactions as from actual potato. If you are unsure, we highly recommend you have the potato relative food evaluated for you personally.
COMMON POTATO DERIVATIVES AND ADDITIVES:
All penicillin-type Antibiotics |
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B vitamins...
(Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin)
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cultured from a potato base |
Baking yeast... |
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Beer yeast |
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Cellulose/cellulose gum |
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Dextrose... |
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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein |
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MSG... |
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also labeled as “natural flavorings” |
Modified food starch |
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Nutritional yeast... |
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NOTE: Some brands are started from molasses (Sugar). |
Propylene glycol... |
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(the key ingredient in antifreeze).
Found in:
 soda pop,
ice cream,
some plastic wraps or food storage bags (made of potato starch and/or byproducts to make them biodegradable) |
Yeast (most)... |
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is derived from potato culture. |
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FOODS CONTAINING POTATO:
Any enriched bread or pasta products... |
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Baking powder... |
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Most contain potato starch (though generally not listed on the label). |
Guar gum |
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Guar gum, in its natural state, is leguminous. However, potato starch is added in the processing of it.
Found in:
many processed dairy products, such as ice cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream. |
Iodized salts... |
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have a bad flavor. Dextrose is added in processing to make it palatable. |
Sea salt (most)... |
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may not be iodized but still include dextrose |
Tapioca Pearls... |
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Potato starch is added to coat the pearls.** |
Many soups, vegetable broths, stews and other prepared foods contain potato in some form. |
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READ THE LABELS on all products.
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THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS POTATO, and YOU MAY EAT THEM:
Sea salt (pure)... |
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Celtic salt is recommended |
**Tapioca... |
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also known as:
Yuca Root (not the same thing as yucca root); Manioc; Cassava Root.
A member of the cactus family. |
Some whole grain pastas, non-enriched ... |
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(from natural food stores). |
Whole wheat berries... |
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may be ground |
Whole wheat flour, non-enriched |
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Be sure to verify with The Food Resource List first. |
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE YOUR OWN BREAD, USING HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH
STARTER.
SEE:
The Food
Resource List for products that have been analyzed for hidden ingredients,
The Food Substitutions List for alternatives to potato and
Recipes for great entries and tips on how to adapt your favorite recipes to fit your personal needs. ?? ANY QUESTIONS ?? contact us.
We are here to help and support.
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most baking flours,
pasta products,
breakfast cereals 
