Tag: Sweet Potato

You can absolutely cut sweet potatoes a day or two in advance, but make sure to store them in cold water in the refrigerator. Otherwise, they’ll dry out pretty quickly after they’re cut. How far in advance can I Peel and cut sweet potatoes? 3 to 4 daysSweet potatoes: Peel and chop 3 to 4 […]

and South America. Sweet potatoes originated in Central and South America. But archaeologists have found prehistoric remnants of sweet potato in Polynesia from about A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1100, according to radiocarbon dating. They’ve hypothesized that those ancient samples came from the western coast of South America. Where did the sweet potato originate? The earliest […]

shakarkand. Sweet potatoes popularly known as shakarkand in India is a naturally sweet root vegetable. It is found throughout the year though especially during winters. The sweet potato has yellow or orange flesh, and its thin skin may either be white, yellow, orange, red or purple. What are other names for sweet potatoes? What is […]

Yams have a rougher brown exterior, while sweet potatoes have a smoother skin. Choose small to medium-size firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no bruises or cracks. Look for frozen sweet potato cubes which are already peeled and diced, making it easy to add to various recipes like soups and stews. What kind of […]

On the Hawaiian Islands, the earliest archaeological record of sweet potatoes (Hawaiian: ʻuala) is circa 1300 AD, where traces were found on traditional farmlands of Kohala, Hawaii. Sweet potato was likely introduced to the islands at a later point, after initial Polynesian settlers had arrived. How did the Polynesians get sweet potatoes? When Captain James […]

Professor Scotland says, ‘How the sweet potato evolved has always been a mystery. Now, we have found this new species in Ecuador that is the closest wild relative of sweet potato known to date and is a fundamental piece of the puzzle to understand the origin and evolution of this top-ten global food crop. ‘ […]

The key is to store potatoes in a cool dry place, like in the cabinet of a pantry, in a paper bag or cardboard box. It’s important to keep potatoes at the cool, ideal temperature (but not, surprisingly, the fridge) to prevent them from turning green, getting soft spots, or pre-maturely sprouting. Can you store […]

Where to Store Sweet Potatoes. For optimal results it’s best to find a place that is dry and cool to store your raw sweet potatoes – garages, basements or cellars are ideal. If your location does not meet these conditions, your sweet potatoes can become sprouted or start to rot. What is the best way […]

YAMS. YAMS VS. SWEET POTATOES Often North Americans use the words “yam” & “sweet potato” interchangeably. However, a true yam is a starchy, edible tuber, generally with a drier taste than a sweet potato. Yams are rough, scaly, difficult to peel and very low in beta-carotene. Why do Americans call them yams? In the United […]

In Quechua, one of the languages of Northwestern South America, the word for sweet potato is Cumal or Cumar. Are sweet potatoes from South America? Sweet potatoes originated in Central and South America. But archaeologists have found prehistoric remnants of sweet potato in Polynesia from about A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1100, according to radiocarbon dating. […]

There’s a rumor going around saying that microwaves kill off nutrients. Fortunately for everyone’s schedule, this isn’t true. Microwaving is a safe and time-efficient method for cooking a lot of things. In fact, microwaving may help retain some of the water-soluble vitamins present in the sweet potato flesh. What is the healthiest way to cook […]

Boniato is also known as a batata, Cuban sweet potato, white yam, Florida yam, camote, kamote, Caribbean sweet potato, or kumara—but again, it’s not a yam. It is also very similar in appearance and taste to what’s referred to as a Japanese sweet potato. Can a sweet potato be white? The many varieties of sweet […]

Sweet potatoes are available year-round, and are at their peak during the winter. Choose small to medium sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size. Avoid any with bruises or signs of sprouting. How do you pick sweet potatoes from the grocery store? Choose small to medium-size firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no […]

The white substance that sometimes seeps out of sliced sweet potatoes is a completely normal sap, a mixture of sugar and starch. It is not harmful in any way and is completely safe to eat. If you’d like to learn more about the white ooze common in sweet potatoes, keep reading. Are sweet potatoes supposed […]

The sweet potato is classed as a complex CHO but it is higher on the GI scale. In spite of this, its high levels of fibre mean you also remain full for longer. Win-win! In addition, greater levels of vitamins and minerals are found in the sweet potato compared to its white counterpart. What kind […]

The fiber found in sweet potatoes is mostly insoluble and includes a few specific types, such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin ( 38 ). Thanks to their fiber content, some studies have shown that sweet potatoes may help promote bowel movements. Do sweet potatoes have a laxative effect? The sweet potato is a superfood for […]

If you find that sweet potatoes taste like soap or perfume, the reality is they are probably bitter. Sweet potatoes are not meant to be bitter and this could be a sign that your potatoes had begun to rot or were grown in poor conditions. Either way, if your sweet potatoes are bitter, you may […]

It will also have a bitter or acrid odor. If the skin has turned brown or black, the sweet potato is bad and will taste bitter. So, it’s important not to buy a rotten sweet potato. Another sign of a bad sweet potato is black rot. How can you tell if sweet potato is bad? […]

Poisoning could occur days after starting to eat a supply of sweet potatoes as the tubers start to degrade. Clinical signs can occur within a few hours of ingestion of damaged potatoes, 24 h or several days after ingestion. Recovery can take 4-12 days. Can I get food poisoning from sweet potato? Eating cooked sweet […]

What it is: A sprouting sweet potato. Eat or toss: Eat! A sweet potato with a small bunch of sprouts is still safe and edible to eat and will taste fine. Even the sprouts themselves are edible (unlike regular potato sprouts). What to do with a sweet potato that has sprouted? Put your slips into […]