laceface224 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hey everyone- red potatoes and sweet potatoes are ok- but what about purple potatoes? I'm asking on behalf of my mother in law, a fellow whole30-er. I just stayed away from anything but red or sweet and didnt question it, but she is quite curious about the purple. Also, if one was to cook something in brandy- with the brandy being cooked down so the alcohol is cooked out, would it still be whole30 compliant? Also asking on behalf of my MIL, as I'm under the impression that because of the sugars in brandy (which I don't believe "cook out") it would make whatever she's cooking in it non-compliant. ??? Thank you all in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Purple flesh potato are fine - they're actually quite nutritious! Brandy is a no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 When you say red potatoes do you mean red-skinned potatoes? Cos they're in the same field as white potatoes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharynF Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I am teetotal and over the years since I stopped drinking I have developed an intolerance to alcohol in food as well. This is interesting to read - we believe alcohol burns off in cooking, but this shows that it doesn't, I avoid anything with alcohol, even wine vinegars although cider vinegar is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 The 'rules' state using alcohol for cooking is out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hey everyone- red potatoes and sweet potatoes are ok- but what about purple potatoes? I'm asking on behalf of my mother in law, a fellow whole30-er. I just stayed away from anything but red or sweet and didnt question it, but she is quite curious about the purple. Also, if one was to cook something in brandy- with the brandy being cooked down so the alcohol is cooked out, would it still be whole30 compliant? Also asking on behalf of my MIL, as I'm under the impression that because of the sugars in brandy (which I don't believe "cook out") it would make whatever she's cooking in it non-compliant. ??? Thank you all in advance! You may be under a false impression of what is okay. I will clarify the guidelines here: The skins of white potatoes come in a rainbow of colors - brown, gold, red, purple, and maybe a few more. None of them are okay during a Whole30 because they are all varieties of white potatoes. On the other hand, all varieties of sweet potatoes and yams are okay during a Whole30. Most sweet potatoes and yams have orange or yellow flesh, but some varieties have white colored flesh. Even though the flesh of these sweet potatoes is white, they are okay because they are not white potatoes. Most sweet potatoes have skins that are red in color, but some are purple. It is the purple sweet potatoes that have white flesh. You cannot cook with any alcohol during a Whole30. The guidelines make the decision for you that all the alcohol may not cook out and so all varieties of alcohol are banned from Whole30 cooking. Vinegar is a separate subject. All vinegar with the exception of malt vinegar is acceptable during a Whole30. The fermentation process that turns red wine, rice wine, white wine, sherry, champagne, etc into vinegar consumes the alcohol to the satisfaction of the Whole30 powers that be. The reason malt vinegar is excluded is that it includes gluten. Anyone who is worried about accidentally ingesting alcohol is free to avoid all the wine vinegars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I will add to what Tom said: Even purple flesh "white" potatoes (usually found in fingerling form) are out during a Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I will add to what Tom said: Even purple flesh "white" potatoes (usually found in fingerling form) are out during a Whole30. I stand corrected - I assumed that the higher nutrient density of the purple flesh potato, as well as the unlikelihood that they'd be used in the same way as a normal white potato would make these compliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Oh, how I wish they were.... Love me some purple mashed potatoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 If you can find Japanese sweet potatoes, they have a different flavor than a regular (orange) sweet potato. And sliced very thin and baked, they make a passable potato chip. But don't worry, it's MUCH to much work for them to every become a no-brake food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vian Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The japanese sweet potatoes have purple flesh and a white-lavender skin. Very interesting. I've not been fortunate to find them around here yet, though. Also, the only purple "white" potatoes I've ever had tasted like dirt...not eager to eat them again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheba-kitty Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Ok, I have honestly never understood the point between no white types but sweet types are OK. They seem too similar to me. But just did some additional research and it appears that the main reason is the inflammation factor. White potatoes according to a nutritional data site has an inflammation rating of -179 (causing inflammation) sweet potatoes have an ANTI inflammatory factor of 378. Since a huge purpose of the whole30 is to eliminate inflammation causing foods... This now totally makes sense. http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2667/2 http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2770/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Potatoes are a nightshade, hence the high inflammation factor. But in ISWF, potatoes are also a 'no brake' food for many. Think potato chips, fries, etc. Sweet Potatoes, in addition to being anti-inflammatory, have more nutrition than white potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Going nightshade free to try & eliminate my inflammation.I never knew white potato was a nightshade. I haven't been eating white potato for a long time, but I had previously assumed (so wrong! lol ) that sweet & white ones were the same family just some were more nutritious. Sweet potato = not a nightshade (marigold family) "Normal" or White potato = nightshades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzxticclez Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 what's the different between white skin/purple inside and purple skin/purple inside PURPLE POTATO? Are they both whole30 compliance? Do they taste the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2015 what's the different between white skin/purple inside and purple skin/purple inside PURPLE POTATO? Are they both whole30 compliance? Do they taste the same? All potatoes are compliant on the Whole30. There are purple potatoes that are just regular potatoes, and there are purple potatoes that are sweet potatoes, but they should be labeled in the store so you know what you're getting. I haven't really seen white skin/purple inside potatoes, so I'm not sure what they're like. The purple skin/purple inside potatoes I've had were the little fingerling potatoes, and they tasted like potatoes to me, although it's possible I missed some subtle difference. You could google types of potatoes if you wanted to find out more about the different types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenX Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 ALL potatoes are now compliant. they changed it in 2014. You just cant make them into chips or fries (or tater tots). ...late to the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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