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Default Purple potatoes

dsi1 wrote:

>> Have you seen these? They are supposed to have more antioxidants and
>> anti-inflammatory properties than even blueberries. I sure would love to
>> try them but I haven't seen them.

>
> They are Okinawan sweet potatoes. They are popular in Hawaii and served at
> gatherings. Sometimes sliced and sometimes battered and fried. They are
> sweet and a treat to eat.


No, what Cheryl was talking about are real potatoes which are purple in
color. They're different from Okinawan sweet potatoes. They're also called
Peruvian potatoes.

Bob