What are the differences between red-skinned and yellow-skinned potatoes, their benefits and effects, and are they genetically modified?
Many friends love eating potatoes; whether shredded or sliced, in soup or as a side ingredient, they are a very popular food. So besides the common yellow-skinned potatoes, did you know there are also red-skinned potatoes? What are the differences between red-skinned and yellow-skinned potatoes? Are red-skinned potatoes genetically modified? What are the benefits and effects of red-skinned potatoes?
I. Differences between red-skinned and yellow-skinned potatoes
1. In France, the potato is called the “underground apple”; it is complete in nutrients and easy to digest, and in Europe and America it enjoys the title of “second bread.” Yellow-skinned potatoes have a dull yellow outer skin and a pale yellow interior; red-skinned potatoes range from pink to purplish-red, and when cut open, a light purple ring can be seen inside.
2. Compared with ordinary potatoes, red-skinned potatoes have a more glutinous, mealy texture, are juicier and stickier, and are low in starch, making them suitable for stir-frying; they cook relatively quickly and are done sooner, with a rather sticky mouthfeel, making them the most suitable potatoes for mashed potatoes and French fries; yellow-skinned potatoes are high in starch and can be used to extract starch, and are suitable for boiling or stewing.
3. Red-skinned potatoes are rich in various trace elements and highly nutritious, especially high in starch and anthocyanins, and have antioxidant effects that can help prevent cancer and fight cancer, beautify and nourish the skin, protect the heart and lower blood pressure. Grate raw red-skinned potatoes and squeeze out the juice (you can add apple and honey), and drinking 1-2 cups daily on an ongoing basis can strengthen the constitution and boost immunity; especially for the elderly, it can help guard against diseases of old age. Yellow-skinned potatoes contain a large amount of starch as well as protein, B vitamins, vitamin C, dietary fiber, etc., which can promote the digestive function of the spleen and stomach, help the body excrete metabolic toxins, and prevent the occurrence of intestinal diseases.
II. Are red-skinned potatoes genetically modified
No.
Red-skinned potatoes originate from the "hometown of potatoes" - Peru in South America, and their production areas are located in Zhaojun's hometown of Xingshan County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, and Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, at high mountain elevations of over 1,200 m. Red-skinned potatoes have a special color, ranging from pink to purplish-red. They are rich in various trace elements, especially high in starch and anthocyanins, have antioxidant effects, are highly nutritious, help prevent cancer and fight cancer, beautify and nourish the skin, protect the heart and lower blood pressure, and have excellent therapeutic food effects. Compared with ordinary potatoes, red-skinned potatoes have a more glutinous, mealy texture, are juicier and stickier, and are rated as the most suitable potatoes for mashed potatoes and French fries.
III. Benefits and effects of red-skinned potatoes
“Red-skinned potatoes” are rich in proanthocyanidins and a large amount of trace mineral elements, and have the effects of nourishing the blood and protecting the heart, preventing cancer and fighting cancer, delaying aging, beautifying and caring for the skin, tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang, preventing stroke, and preventing and treating high blood pressure and heart disease. Their nutritional value is very outstanding and their therapeutic food effects are very obvious; they are a very precious delicacy on the dining table, an essential ingredient in high-end hotels, and a health food for high-end consumers.