Israel's Vivaldi 'dietetic' potato a hit in the UK

The dietetic potatoes developed by British scientists that are driving UK fish-and-chips fans crazy are grown in the Maon region of the Western Negev, The Jerusalem Post reported. The "Vivaldi" potato, which contains only 70 calories per 100 grams - 33 percent less than that of conventional varieties - is grown by the Dod Moshe (Uncle Moshe) company. Of 10,000 tons grown in the Negev, 7,500 tons are being exported. Vivaldi took nine years to develop.