Its deep purple skin matches its inner violet flesh, but the flesh can also be somewhat opaque or marbled. Purple Potatoes are dry, starchy, earthy and slightly nutty in flavour.

Purple potatoes are an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and the antioxidant, anthocyanin, which has been studied as an immune system booster. Purple potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, boiling, baking, braising, mashing, grilling, and frying.