Also call: Kumera
 | DESCRIPTION
|
It's a root vegetable, oval or oblong shape grow on the
vine with long stems and oval leaves. It's not related to the common
potato.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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It's native to Central America and the Pacific Islands.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
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Choose firm, well-shaped sweet potato with smooth
skin. Avoid bruises, cracked or soft areas. Store in a cool dark
area.
| PREPARATION AND USE
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Wash in cold water. There is no need to peel.
Bake whole or cut in half for stuffings, can be boil, mash or fried to make
chips. Use in sweets, soups, coleslaw and salads.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
|
An excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of
carbohydrate and folic acids.
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS |
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SERVING SIZE: 100 grm
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| * ENERGY: |
321 |
kj |
* IRON: |
|
grm |
| * PROTEIN: |
1 |
grm |
* POTASSIUM: |
|
grm |
| * FAT: |
|
grm |
* CALCIUM: |
|
grm |
| * CARBOHYDRATE: |
17 |
grm |
* VITAMIN A: |
|
ug |
| * DIETARY FIBRE: |
2 |
grm |
* VITAMIN B: |
|
mg |
| * SODIUM: |
12 |
grm |
* VITAMIN C: |
22 |
mg |
| VARIETY
|
 GOLD: Orange skin with bright
orange flesh and the flesh is quite dry.
 WHITE: White skin with creamy
white flesh and moist flesh.
RED: Pink or red skin with a
moist creamy white flesh.
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