KUFRI JAMUNIA – Biofortified Purple Potato

• High yield: Around 320–350 quintals/hectare under recommended cultivation practices.
• Attractive tubers: Dark-purple skin and purple flesh, with shallow eyes and a mealy texture.
• Good storage quality: Low rotting and minimal weight loss; dormancy of approximately 6–8 weeks.
• Suitable for North Indian plains.pib.gov.in

Nutritional and health benefits

• Rich in antioxidants: Contains anthocyanins, the natural pigments responsible for its purple colour.
• Vitamin C: Reported at approximately 42.75 mg per 100 g of flesh.
• Contains iron, zinc and carotenoids, contributing to dietary nutrient intake.
• Versatile in the kitchen: Suitable for colourful everyday dishes and speciality preparations. pib.gov.in

Yield varies with growing conditions and crop management; nutrient content can vary with storage and cooking.