Purple Majesty Potatoes from Albert Bartlett Naturally purple
#Potatoes originate in the high reaches of the #Andes. There are thousands of naturally-occurring varieties of potatoes with many having developed deep #red and purple colours. Purple #Majesty is a naturally-occurring variation crossed from these #original #potatoes.
#Nutritional information
Purple Majesty contains an abundance of natural plant #nutrients called #polyphenols and, in particular, a subgroup of polyphenols called #flavonoids, which act as powerful #antioxidants to help protect body cells.
The #antioxidant activity comes from the deep purple #colour itself – which is due to a combination of #anthocyanins. These are the same compounds that are responsible for the purple colours in #blueberries, #blackcurrants, red cabbage and aubergine.
These pigments are associated with anti-cancer #health attributes and are much studied in the prevention of risk factors of coronary #heart disease such as raised blood pressure and stress-related hormones.
Research is showing that the antioxidant power of the cooked potatoes remains very high. Steaming, microwaving, baking and roasting are the best ways of preserving all of the potato’s nutrients.
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