On 11/17/2010 2:08 AM, Roy wrote:
> On Nov 16, 11:47 pm, > wrote:
>> Do you remember when I asked about what color the inside of a purple
>> potato is? I made pot roast tonight and used them in it.
>>
>> Breaking news: The inside of my purple potatoes is.... PURPLE! At
>> least the variety I have is purple (no indication on the bag about
>> what variety that is).
>>
>> So, my burning question of the moment has been answered. *These*
>> potatoes are a deep purple inside! Not lavender, not white - yes,
>> deep purple. Purple... as in almost black - same color as the skin,
>> only shinier.
>>
>> Good news: they taste just like a potato should taste.
>>
>> Now you know.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never trust a dog to watch your food.
>
> ==
> There are also purple potato varieties that are white inside when
> cooked...go figure.
> ==

And then there are purple sweet (Okinawan) potatoes that have "white" skin.

http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-t...eet-potato.asp