Poll: How often do you eat potatoes?

One type of humble Irish spud has been given special EU Protected Geographical Indication – but do potatoes form a regular part of your diet

By Susan Daly Thursday 26 Jan 2012, 1:57 PM

Jan 26th 2012, 1:57 PM 10,324 Views 59 Comments

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Image: Polfoto/Press Association Images

Image: Polfoto/Press Association Images

GOOD NEWS FOR potato connoisseurs – the Comber Early potato has been given the same kind of EU trademark protection as food and drink items such as Champagne and Parma ham. From now on, only potatoes grown in fields around Comber, Co Down can carry the Comber Early brand.

It got us wondering – as a nation, are we still regular potato-eaters?

How often do you eat potatoes (mashed, fried, roasted but not crisps…)

Poll Results:

A few times a week (2412)

Daily (884)

Once a week (693)

A few times a month (423)

Rarely (226)

Never (43)

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Poll: How often do you eat potatoes?