Many housewives know that the water left over from boiling potatoes should not be poured down the sink.
In fact, it can be quite useful around the house.
What are the qualities of this liquid and how can it be used?
After boiling potatoes, a liquid remains, which is popularly called "potato water".
This liquid will have a fairly thick consistency and a slightly cloudy yellow color, which is formed due to the released starch that is present in the potatoes.
This broth contains a large number of calories. In addition, after boiling 1 kg of potatoes in 1 liter of water, about 2 g of proteins, 0.5 g of fats, 10 g of carbohydrates and the same amount of fiber will remain. In addition, many different vitamins and microelements will remain in the "potato water".
All these microelements and vitamins are useful for the human body. They have a positive effect on the heart, blood vessels and brain.
This decoction can improve the functioning of the digestive system and lower blood pressure.
"Potato water" is used not only as a remedy in folk medicine. It is also used in cooking.
This broth will make excellent puree. The liquid can be used instead of a thickener if a person has an allergic reaction to flour.
Many soups and various baked goods are prepared using potato broth. Potato water also makes an excellent gravy.
In addition to being a culinary ingredient, this decoction is used to water garden plants instead of fertilizer.
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