Despite its name, the sweet potato is not related to the potato. Sweet Potatoes belong to the morning glory family, while potatoes are members of the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes, red peppers and eggplant. Sweet potato are tuberous roots and potatoes are actually swollen stems. Despite a physical similarity, sweet potatoes and yams are not related either. However, most yams marketed in the United States are actually sweet potato, with a relatively moist texture and orange flesh.
Widely established throughout the world, the sweet potato is a favorite staple of many cultures and is an ingredient in many ethnic cuisines. Sweet potato has become more popular in the U.S. in recent years with consumption increasing nearly 42 percent between 2000 and 2016, reaching 7.2 pounds per capita. Growing consumer demand for sweet potato may be due to the promotion of the tuberâ??s health benefits.
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Grade A. Origin: Long An, Vietnam. Color: Red skin, yellow flesh. Size: M: Weight (150-300)g, Length (15-25)cm S: Weight (150g down), Length (15cm down) Dehydration 5% Max: OK Dirty/Heavy soiling 5% Max: OK Rots/Decease/Mould 3% Max: OK Wrong weight & size 5% Max: OK Bruising/Split/Breakdown 3% Max: OK Pest percentage/ Pest damage 3% Max: OK Certificates: VietGap, phytosanitary.
Grade A. Origin: Long An, Vietnam. Color: Red skin, yellow flesh. Size: M: Weight (150-300)g, Length (15-25)cm S: Weight (150g down), Length (15cm down) Dehydration 5% Max: OK Dirty/Heavy soiling 5% Max: OK Rots/Decease/Mould 3% Max: OK Wrong weight & size 5% Max: OK Bruising/Split/Breakdown 3% Max: OK Pest percentage/ Pest damage 3% Max: OK Certificates: VietGap, phytosanitary.
Cilembu sweet potato is a local specialty from Sumedang, West Java Cilembu sweet potato has a very sweet taste when compared to other types of sweet potato. This is because Cilembu sweet potato contains a liquid like honey. When baked or roasted, this sweet potato secretes a sticky liquid like honey sugar. Color : Reddish cream Taste : Sweet and honey Nutrition : Vitamin A, Calcium Height : 80-130 mm
Sweet potato, both the red and white varieties, are root vegetables with origins in Central and South America. They are rich in carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamins A and C, as well as potassium. Its unique combination of nutrients makes it an excellent addition to any diet seeking to promote overall health and wellness
Specification item value Storage Type cool placecool and dry place Style Fresh Specification 10kg Type Sweet potato Shelf Life 3 months Product Type Potato Ingredients natural Content fresh sweet potato Address SA Instruction for use for food Cultivation Type Organic Maturity 100% Size (cm) 10 Weight (kg) 10kg Place of Origin SA Brand Name HXF