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Sweet Potato
(Ipomoea Batatas) PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J J A S O N D
SWEET POTATO Import
Low Season Available
The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed family. Its tuberous roots, which are
Nutrition Facts starchy and sweet tasting, are used as a root vegetable.
Sweet potato is native to the Americas, in its tropical regions.
Sweet Potato (100g) Between Yucatan peninsula in Mexico and the mouth of the Orinoco river in Venezuela, presence of domesticated
Ipomoea Batatas are attested at least 5000 years ago. Local people spread the cultivars to all the Caribbean area
and South America, by 2500 BC.
The sweet potato moved to Europe with the Columbian Exchange. During the 15th century.
Calorie (Kcal) 86
Fats 0,1 g Some suggestions
Carbonhydrates 20 g -confection of bread
Protein 1,6 g -fries
Potassium 337 mg
Calcium 30 mg -puree
Magnesium 25 mg -stuffed
-gnocchis
-stewed (african way with ground peanut)
-baked (side dishes)
-casserole (buttery brown sugar pecan topping)
-pan sautee
-desserts(pumpkin pie,pecan pie,puddings,...)
...and much more.
Benefits for eating sweet potatoes
-it may support good vision /betacarotene)
-it may boost the immune system (betacarotene)
-it may protect your body from free radical damage (fibers & antioxidants)
-it may provide a healthy gut and brain (fibers & antioxidants)
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