Apparently Purple Potato Antioxidant Rich

Some time ago, scientists have introduced a purple potato that has been claimed to make the body become healthier than regular potatoes because many contain antioxidants 10 times higher. In the meantime, new purple potatoes will be marketed in several countries, including English.

Potato is named Purple Majesty who has dark purple color and contains antioxidants. These potatoes originated ordinary potatoes, It’s just another potato was developed by scientists from Colorado State University, USA. Dr. Cathy Tsang is a researcher who said purple potatoes contain lots of natural pigment Anthocyanins, the pigment that gives color purple on the potato for will not change color even after cooking.

The idea of a purple potato is derived from the health benefits of red wine, because red wine contains antioxidants which are very high. And the same thing found on this purple potatoes. Research has shown positive effects on blood vessels and can reduce high blood pressure.