Blue & Purple Potatoes?!

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Purple Congo.jpeg — Purple congo. Has a striking purple flesh inside. Credit: Mayu Tomaru

Did you know there are more than 2,000 potato varieties around the world, and around 4,000 if you include all the selectively bred varieties. Australia is home to around 10 to 20 commonly available varieties, and today we're taking a look at some of the most colourful ones.

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Published 24 July 2026 5:00pm

By Mayu Tomaru

Presented by Yumi Oba

Source: SBS

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Did you know there are more than 2,000 potato varieties around the world, and around 4,000 if you include all the selectively bred varieties. Australia is home to around 10 to 20 commonly available varieties, and today we're taking a look at some of the most colourful ones.

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