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Vegan egg alternative: More and more families are painting potatoes for Easter

Munich (dpo) - Vegan is also very trendy at Easter: according to a new survey, more and more families are painting potatoes instead of eggs over the holidays. The treats, known as vegan Easter eggs or Easter potatoes, are then hidden or used as decorations.

"Traditions are very important to people. But unfortunately, Easter eggs are not vegan," explains nutritionist Anja Hohendorf. "Easter potatoes are a welcome alternative. They are largely egg-shaped, stable, can be painted and can be eaten."

Raw potatoes are usually used as they are the easiest to paint. But cooked potatoes are also popular because children can snack on them as soon as they find them.

To make decorative Easter potatoes, it is best to poke a hole in the top and bottom of a raw potato and then blow it out. However, you need very strong lungs for this. You can then paint the empty potato skin brightly and use it to decorate bushes, for example.

Unlike eggs, raw Easter potatoes should not be hidden outside in the garden, as they quickly start to germinate when exposed to sunlight. The cellar is a better place to look for them.

Children who prefer sweet to savory can be given marzipan potatoes - also completely vegan.

Source: https://www.der-postillon.com/2024/03/osterkartoffeln.html