VITELOTTE: THE STAR OF POTATOES
VITELOTTE: THE STAR OF POTATOES
Also known as the "chinese truffle", the vitelotte potato is part of the nightshade family.
Imported from Peru by the Spaniards in the 16th century, the vitelotte potato has a very dark and very thin skin, almost black, its flesh is purple due to its high anthocyanin content.
(Water soluble pigment, responsible for giving red, purple or blue color to leaves, flowers, vegetables and fruits).
The vitelotte potato is a potato that has a very good taste quality.
It absorbs very little fat during cooking, which makes it the perfect vegetable to work into crisps or fries, mashed or mashed, with a unique color.
Very rich in carbohydrates and dietary fibre, the vitelotte potato is a concentrate of energy and vitamins.
This potato with blue or purple flesh is very rich in antioxidants. The more colorful the vitelotte is, the more beneficial it is to health. It also has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
