What makes sweet potatoes purple?

The primary nutritional benefit, and the one for which Okinawan sweet potatoes are especially prized, is their high antioxidant levels. The antioxidant known as anthocyanin is the pigment which is responsible for the brilliant purple color of the flesh.

Do we have purple sweet potatoes?

Mike Sizemore, a sweet potato farmer in North Carolina cultivated the sweet potatoes and later obtained a patent for them in 2006. Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes have been described as having a mildly sweet, floral taste. Their flesh is a deep purple and their skin has a light, purple hue.

Is purple sweet potato healthy?

Purple sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene but are an even richer source of anthocyanin pigments, which act as antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. Purple sweet potatoes have about three times more anthocyanins than the average blueberry.

Are purple potatoes and purple sweet potatoes the same?

Also known as ‘white skin purple flesh sweet potatoes’ or just ‘purple-fleshed sweet potatoes’, the purple sweet potato is prized for its naturally occurring purple flesh. You won’t find it as easily as regular gold sweet potato, instead look out for it at your local green grocer or farmer’s market.

Are there any recipes for purple sweet potatoes?

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Where did the purple sweet potato get its name?

Named after their birthplace, Stokes County, North Carolina, Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes are now grown in the sandy soil of central California. Mike Sizemore, a sweet potato farmer in North Carolina cultivated the sweet potatoes and later obtained a patent for them in 2006.

Where can I buy purple sweet potatoes in Hawaii?

Molokai sweet potatoes are available in late spring and early summer, but you’ll be hard pressed to find them if you don’t live in Hawaii. Depending on where you live, you may be able to find purple sweet potatoes at a commercial grocery store. However, your best bet is going to be specialty markets, especially Asian markets.

What’s the best thing to make with purple potatoes?

Purple Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms: These roasted potatoes feature bacon, shiitake mushrooms, capers and more yummy goodness. They also make for an amazing breakfast. Mashed Purple Potatoes: This recipe makes a beautiful dish with the deep purple color.