Why some housewives' potatoes turn blue after boiling: eliminate this mistake

23.04.2024 17:31

Surely every housewife at least once in her life has encountered a situation in which boiled potatoes suddenly began to turn blue.

At first glance, it seems that sudden blueing is a natural property of boiled potatoes.

However, culinary expert Yulia Arkhipova said that this is not the case.

According to the expert, boiled potatoes start to turn blue due to a common mistake made by many housewives.

Give up this habit

The fact is that potatoes, which contain a large amount of starch and vitamin C, are prone to turning blue.

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To keep boiled potatoes golden brown and beautiful, just soak them in cold water before cooking.

Important note: Potato tubers may start to turn blue during the cooking process, giving off an unpleasant odor. This indicates that they contain chlorogenic acid.

Please note that this type of potato should not be eaten under any circumstances.

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Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Arkhipova Julia Expert / HERE NEWS