With a ruby red smooth skin and firm white flesh, red potatoes have a waxy texture and a mild buttery flavour.
Benefits
- Potatoes are a rich source of dietary fibre, potassium, vitamin C and B-6, iron, copper and magnesium, potatoes are also full of phytochemical antioxidants such as flavonoids, Vitamin B and folate.
- They reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.It decreases the stress level.
- This particular vegetable is fat-free, making it a perfectly tasty and healthy option.
Storage and Uses
- Potatoes should always be stored in a cool, dark and dry place that is preferably in your visibility.If not attended to for a long time these potatoes will begin to sprout due to preferable environment conditions like that under the soil and end up loosing nutritional value.
- Refrigeration adversely affects the flavour of potatoes, therefore it is best to store them in paper bags. Remember, plastic bags promote moisture and speed decay process.
- They can be baked, roasted, steamed, grilled and deep fried. >Also can be cooked and added to noodles, rice and curries.
