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White and/or colour-fleshed potatoes are rich in a variety of phytonutrients such as phenolic acids, carotenoids, anthocyanins. These phytonutrients are anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory and shown to induce detoxifying enzymes. Potatoes are contains significant amounts of potassium and vitamin C.

Potatoes are stored up to 3-12 months. Purple-fleshed potatoes seems to have greater functional compounds compared to white and yellow coloured potatoes.

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