Blue and purple potatoes originated in South America and are now very popular in the United States. They have a subtle, nutty flavor and flesh which ranges from dark blue or lavender to white. Microwaving best preserves color, but steaming and baking are also recommended.
Are blue potatoes and purple potatoes the same?
Purple potatoes, sometimes referred to as blue potatoes, are a type of potato which are native to South America. While very similar to their white grocery store counterparts, these potatoes exhibit a beautiful purple colored skin and flesh.
Can potatoes be blue?
Purple and blue potatoes originate from South America. This color comes from the anthocyanin pigments in both the skin and flesh. Anthocyanins are the same compounds that give color to eggplant, red cabbage, blackberry, concord grapes, and other fruits and vegetables.
Are there purple potatoes?
Some common varieties include Purple Peruvian, Purple Majesty, All Blue, Congo, Adirondack Blue, Purple Fiesta, and Vitelotte. They have a denser texture and slightly nuttier, earthier flavor than white potatoes.
What are purple potatoes called?
'Vitelotte', also called Vitelotte noire, Négresse or Truffe de Chine, is a gourmet French variety of blue-violet potato.
