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Default Purple potatoes


"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 9/28/2011 4:14 PM, Cheryl 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.


I'm not sure those are the same thing. I don't find purple potatoes to be
sweet.