Facts about Blue Potatoes: –

Some of you must be like, Blue Potatoes, what exactly is that? Haven’t heard about it? Well, let me give you a tour of what exactly you are going to get via Mandigate.

Origin of Blue Potatoes-

They are known to have originated in Russia. The deep purple cultivar of Potato is named nothing but the Russian Blue Potato itself.

Nutritious ingredients of Blue Potato-
Calories
Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Carbs
Sugar
Protein
Fiber
Manganese
Copper
Iron
Potassium
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C

Did you know?

Most of the population consumes white potatoes, whereas Blue Potatoes have higher levels of antioxidants, making them extra nutritious. It works both as a superfood as well as for the purpose of cooking. Although their taste isn’t much different from other potatoes, which implies that their color doesn’t provide them any characteristic flavor.

To sum up the main information about Blue Potatoes:

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Grows in which soil: well drained loamy to sandy loam soil.
Blooming time: March through October
Flower color: Purple blue
Sun exposure time: four to five hours of daylight
pH of soil: 5.0 to 6.0

Facts about Blue Potato: –

• Blood Sugar Levels– When you measure your GI (Glycemic Index) after consuming a white potato, and if you compare that with the GI after consuming purple potatoes; you will observe a difference. Purple potatoes have a high concentration of polyphenol compounds, therefore they have less effect on our body than other varieties. Polyphenol compounds reduce the absorption of starch in our gut. It implies that the blood sugar levels improve in the short and long term.
• Prevents cancer- There are certain compounds in blue potatoes which when added with the antioxidants may help in fighting cancer. It includes breast and colon cancer as well. It slows down the growth of Cancer cells according to researchers. Certain compounds present in blue potatoes may even inhibit the growth of Cancer cells and also kill them.
• High levels of antioxidants– They are extremely rich in antioxidants. Although white and yellow potatoes contain antioxidants as well, blue potatoes have them in much higher quantities. Antioxidants are defined as the compounds which aid in your cell protection from ill-effects of oxidative stress. The antioxidants called Anthocyanins are present in Blue Potato. Health benefits of consuming Anthocyanins are improved vision, healthy cholesterol levels and diabetes. They also reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• Fermentation process– Potatoes contain fiber content which helps in preventing constipation, maintains healthy cholesterol levels and even stabilizes our blood sugar. Blue potatoes have a type of starch fiber called resistant starch. This starch doesn’t allow digestion in the gastrointestinal tract of the human body.

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