The purple potatoes are purple because they contain anthocyanins, which is the flavonoid pigment that is responsible for producing purple, blue and/or red hues in fruits and vegetables. 1 июл. 2021 г.
Can you eat a potato that is purple inside?
In fact, the variety isn't a concern right now, but my recommendation is this: Do not eat the potato if it has deep blue or purple “veins”. Some potatoes can have a pink or reddish color inside, which can be normal. It's also very common to find potatoes with a green color under the skin.
What does purple inside a potato mean?
The phenols and the enzymes meet the oxygen coming in from the outside world, causing a chemical reaction to take place. This chemical reaction results in - you guessed it - pink potatoes. This discoloration isn't harmful to us and you can still eat those potatoes.
Why is my potato purple under the skin?
The purple tones are probably just bruises from the harvesting or when they where being packaged, etc. Before cooking your Russet potatoes just cut the spots off. But remember that if there is a green color around the potatoes then they shouldn't be cooked at all.
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