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    By Andrew Stone

    Amid rising costs in food, fuel, electricity and interest rates, consumers can take refuge in knowing that at least one South African staple food is bucking the trend and fighting off inflation.

    Since September last year the potato price has steadily dropped from an average price of over R40 for a 10kg pocket to under R20.

    "The reason for the price decrease is simple," said Potato South Africa's Pieter van Zyl. "Where other food types are experiencing shortages there are enough potatoes on the market to meet demand."
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    According to the 11 Food Based Dietary Guidelines of South Africa, 100 grams of boiled potato with its skin provides as much as 354 kilojoules of energy. One serving will meet a person?s daily nutritional requirements.

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