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Potato water is an all-rounder - so you shouldn't throw away the wonder drug

2020-12-04T09:31:51.607Z


It is a big mistake to just throw away potato water. The brew is good for a lot of things around the house - and personal hygiene too.


It is a big mistake to just throw away potato water.

The brew is good for a lot of things around the house - and personal hygiene too.

  • Potato water

    shouldn't be dumped down the drain because it has many properties.

  • Potato

    brew

    is a real miracle product in the

    household

    , as a personal care product and for processing food.

  • There is one important point that consumers

    must observe

    when using

    potato

    water.

Offenbach - The

potato

- whether spring, summer, autumn or winter, is served by many Germans in a wide variety of forms and preparation methods.

Whether as boiled or boiled potatoes, french fries or croquettes: Hardly any other vegetable is so diverse.

Not only the tuber itself is tasty and has many properties, the

potato

water left over after cooking

is also plentiful.

But many

consumers

simply

dump the

water

down the drain.

Don't just dump potato water: it contains numerous minerals

Potato water

contains numerous

minerals

such as

iron

,

magnesium

,

phosphorus

and

potassium

.

These substances are not only good for

humans

,

plants also

need them to grow faster and healthier.

If the brew has cooled down after boiling, it is ideal as a

fertilizer

for watering indoor, balcony and garden plants.

However, under no circumstances should salt be in the water, as this will damage the plants.

Potato Nutrients

Quantity per 100 grams

Calories

77 kilocalories

protein

2 grams

carbohydrates

17 grams

fat

0 grams

Fiber

2 grams

water

79 grams

Potato water: Great help in the household with cleaning

Potato water is

also of great help in the

household

.

Especially surfaces and objects made of plastic can be ideally freed of dirt and grime with the brew.

Window and door frames, laminate floors and plastic kettles shine in new splendor.

The “myHOMEBOOK” portal has tried the household tip once and comes to the conclusion: “The lifehack with

potatoes

for plastic works.” Frying pans and pots can also be cleaned.

In fact, the

potato water

can also help if it is simply thrown away.

The strength in the brew helps to

dissolve

dirt

in the

drain

.

However, the

water

should be

poured

hot and still boiling into the drain, then it will work its best.

But be careful with plastic pipes: boiling water can damage them.

Beauty product: Potato water can do the body good

The brew is also suitable as a beauty product.

Potato water

can help keep the skin healthy and soft again.

The reason: The strength in the liquid ensures that the skin can absorb moisture better again.

If you suffer from rough

hands

, especially on cold days, this is a big problem, you should

keep them

in lukewarm

potato

water for a few minutes

.

Do not

dry your

hands with a

towel

afterwards

, otherwise the starch will come off immediately.

+

Hands reach for potatoes in a field.

© Uwe Anspach / dpa

Potato

water

can also

help

the

hair

: it should be applied as a cure after the potatoes have been boiled and washed off thoroughly later.

This makes the hair stronger and more intense in color.

The water should even help against gray hair.

Potato water is ideal for hearty dishes: Consumers must observe the advice

It doesn't have to be drunk straight away, but

consumers

can

also

use

potato

water

in the

kitchen

.

The

liquid

can be

stirred

into

soups

and

sauces

, not only are the minerals it contains are optimal, the brew also intensifies the taste of hearty dishes.

Homemade

bread also

gets

a special touch

from

potato

water.

Please note: If the

potato water is

to be used after cooking, it is important that the

potatoes

do not have any green spots.

This contains the poisonous substance

solanine

, because it is not destroyed when heated and passes into the

water

.

With mild poisoning, symptoms such as

diarrhea

,

nausea

,

vomiting

and

headache,

as well as sore throat occur.

If a person ingests large amounts of solanine, the consequences are serious.

Poisonous solanine is also produced in sprouting potatoes.

And of course, the

potatoes

should be

thoroughly cleaned of soil and dirt before cooking, if the potato water is used for food afterwards.

(Tim Vincent Dicke)

Source: merkur

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