A new variety of potato has been shown to contain significantly less carbohydrate and calories than the average spud, presenting an alternative to dieters and disuading them from avoiding potatoes altogether.

The Vivaldi potato was bred over nine years by Naturally Best, based in Lincolnshire, UK, principally for its taste. When the company first started marketing it about 18 months ago, it referred to it as the 'butterless baker' - that is to say, it has such a creamy flavour that there is no need to add butter.

The Vivaldi is also said to be extremely versatile: as well as being suitable for baking, it can be mashed, fried or boiled.

Find out more at http://www.nutraingredients.co about a new breed of potato that is well suited even for a low carb diet.