Sweet potato

:For the musical instrument, see ocarina.

Uses

Although the leaves and shoots are also edible, the starchy tuberous roots are by far the most important product. In some tropical areas, they are a staple food-crop. Besides starch, they are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. All cultivars are more-or-less sweet-flavored.

Related Topics:
Starch - Tropical - Dietary fiber - Vitamin A - Vitamin C - Vitamin B6

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The roots are most frequently boiled, fried, or baked. They can also be processed to make starch and a partial flour substitute. Industrial uses include the production of starch and industrial alcohol.

Related Topics:
Starch - Flour - Alcohol

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Candied sweet potatoes are a sweet side dish consisting mainly of heavily sugared sweet potatoes often served on American Thanksgiving. It is a very characteristic dish and represents traditional American cooking and indigenous food.

Related Topics:
Thanksgiving - American cooking

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All parts of the plant are used for animal feed.

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Also, they can be sliced and fried, and eaten just like potato chips.

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