Which potatoes are healthier than white or red
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Red-skinned potatoes are not only tasty but also rich in antioxidants. It is distinguished by its high keeping quality, successfully remaining until spring. Therefore, making reserves for the winter, one should prefer varieties of red potatoes "Sheri", "Rose-Finn-Apple", "Roseval", "Red-Tamb" or the domestic variety "Kamenskiy".
Red and pink varieties are more suitable than others. for cooking whole or sliced, because they contain relatively little starch, retain their shape and do not crumble. Mashed potatoes are best made from potatoes that have a round shape and a white skin. It does not take much time to cook, quickly becomes soft and crumbly, it is easy to make mashed potatoes of the desired consistency from it. Varieties with yellow and brown skin, yellow center and elongated tubers contain less starch, so they are recommended to be used for salad or toasted.
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