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.
Can you eat potatoes that have gone purple?
Eating purple potatoes can boost your antioxidant intake and reduce inflammation. They're especially rich in anthocyanins, which are antioxidant compounds linked to improved eye and heart health, as well as a lower risk of chronic disease.
What does it mean when potatoes are purple?
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.
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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