White, yellow and red: what's the difference between different colored potatoes
In most stores at the market, you can often find potatoes of three colors - red, white and yellow.
It is believed that yellow potatoes are the best, but this is not true, since each buyer has his own taste.
Also, many people know that the color of potatoes is determined by the variety. Note that the skin of the tuber corresponds to the color of the pulp.
Let's look at the main characteristics of each color.
What is the difference between potatoes of these colors?
White potatoes contain the largest amount of starch. This product is good for boiling and making mashed potatoes or casseroles.
Yellow potatoes contain a lot of carotene – they keep their shape longer when cooked. An excellent choice for salads and baking.
Red potatoes have a lot of the antioxidant anthocyanin and the least amount of starch. They are great for frying or making French fries.
There are other types of potatoes that have a different color. For example, the purple variety contains a lot of phenolic acids and anthocyanins.
