<p>MountainKing is debuting its new King Rustics at Walmart stores. Offered in five pound bags, they may look like a traditional russet potato but have a bit of a lighter, tan skin and golden flesh, according to a press release . The average American eats 142 pounds of potatoes a year or almost 365 potatoes per person, working out to about a potato a day. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The variety is ideal for baking, mashing and frying, and presents a melt-in-your-mouth quality originally developed by the Dutch in the early 1980s. These King Rustics come from high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains grown in rich soil and snow melt that makes for a potato grower’s dream. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The item is great in recipes such as Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Twice-Baked Sour Cream and Chive Potatoes, Mashed Sweet and Russet Potatoes with Herbs, Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and a host of other great-tasting dishes. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>King Rustics are also jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and fibers, particularly in their peels, along with a host of antioxidants. One serving of potatoes provides 45% of the recommended Daily Value of vitamin C while one potato contains more potassium than a banana. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The King Rustics, like all MountainKing types, are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and contain no sodium. In addition, they are low in calories and fiber-rich, providing between 5 and 16 grams of fiber per one-cup serving. According to the USDA, a good diet should include about 28 grams of fiber daily for an intake of 2,000 calories per day.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.mtnking.com" target="_new">MountainKing</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
