Vitelotte

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Vitelotte (also called Negrèsse or Truffle de Chine) is an ancient (quite like an heirloom rose) cultivar of blue-violet potato.

[edit] Description

Vitelotte potatoes have a dark, almost black skin and dark violet-blue flesh thanks to a high content of the natural pigment anthocyanin. They retain their colour when cooked. The plants mature late and compared to modern varieties produce a fairly low yield. The tubers have a thick skin and are thus store well.

[edit] History

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Originally from Peru and Bolivia, the Vitelotte variety is still commonly grown there. It is supposed that they are a 200 year old mix of ancient types of Peruvian potatoes.

[edit] References

• Le Plant Français de Pomme de Terre. Retrieved on 2007-11-03.