Yellow sweet potatoes are a root vegetable with a variety of characteristics, including:
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ColorYellow sweet potatoes can have a variety of skin colors, including light brown, tan, red-brown, and darker markings. The flesh is typically bright yellow.
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ShapeYellow sweet potatoes can be oblong, oval, or cylindrical, and can be curved or straight with tapered or blunt ends.
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TextureYellow sweet potatoes have dense, firm, dry, and starchy flesh when raw, but become soft, tender, and creamy when cooked.
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TasteYellow sweet potatoes have a sugary-sweet flavor with earthy undertones and hints of nuttiness.
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UsesYellow sweet potatoes can be used for browning or crispness, such as in sweetpotato fries or shredded sweetpotato hash. They can also be used as a substitute for regular potatoes.
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NutritionSweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene, which your body can convert into vitamin A. The intensity of the yellow or orange color of the sweet potato is directly linked to its beta carotene content.
Some varieties of yellow sweet potatoes include:
- Sugaroot® ‘Yellow’: This variety has a pleasant sweetness and light purple skin.
- Japanese sweet potatoes: This variety has bright yellow flesh and deep red-purple skins.
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