Introduction to Black Purple Potato Varieties and Their Main Characteristics
The tubers are oblong-elliptical in shape, with relatively small eyes. The skin is black-purple and glossy, and the flesh is deep purple. The starch content of the flesh is as high as 13%-15%, with a good taste and excellent quality. According to measurements: every 100 grams of black purple potato contains 2.3 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 16.5 grams of carbohydrates, 11 milligrams of calcium, 1.20 milligrams of iron, 64 milligrams of phosphorus, 342 milligrams of potassium, 22.9 milligrams of magnesium, 0.01 milligrams of carotene, 0.1 milligrams of thiamine, 0.03 milligrams of riboflavin, and 16 milligrams of niacin. In addition, this variety is rich in anthocyanins. Besides inhibiting carcinogenic substances, anthocyanins can also enhance human immunity, delay aging, strengthen the body, and improve vision. Black Purple brand black purple potato won the "Best-Selling Product Award" at China's Fifth Green Food @#@119@#@ on September 1, 2005.