The Carisma potato was launched this week by an Ontario company EarthFresh Foods Inc. A Russet Burbank potato has a GI of about 90 versus the Carisma potato at 50, according to EarthFresh. A Russet Burbank potato has a glycemic index of about 90 versus the Carisma potato (pictured) with a GI of 50, according to EarthFresh. Potato Board, Greg Donald, hopes Island farmers will explore this new potato variety. Potato Board would encourage Island farmers to consider the Carisma potato for next year.

Source: CBC News September 23, 2016 18:56 UTC