nonpotato

Nonpotato is an informal term used to refer to anything that is not a potato (Solanum tuberosum). It is not an established scientific or culinary category and does not have a standard definition; its meaning depends on context.

In everyday language, nonpotato often appears in discussions about ingredients, dietary restrictions, or labeling to indicate potato absence. The more common expression is potato-free or without potatoes, but nonpotato can appear in humorously broad lists of other foods.

In botany and nutrition, potatoes are storage tubers of one plant species, while many other vegetables or starch sources exist. The term nonpotato is not precise and can be confusing because some foods commonly called potatoes, such as sweet potatoes, are botanically different from true potatoes.

Because the term is informal, usage varies widely and there is no standardized scope. For clarity, writers should specify what is meant by nonpotato in a given context, such as nonpotato ingredients, nonpotato recipes, or potato-free products.