Sweet Potato Powder

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Botanically, this starchy tuber plant is a dicotyledon, belonging to the family of Convolvulaceae, and named botanically as Ipomoea batatas. Sweet potato powder is one of the high-calorie starch foods. Its calorie content mainly comes from starch, a complex carbohydrate. Sweet potato has higher amylose to amylopectin ratio than that in potato.Sweet potato powder provides a good amount of vital minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and potassium that are essential for enzyme, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. Organic Sweet Potato Powder is rich in beta-carotene, which is transformed into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin C: An antioxidant, which may decrease the duration of common colds and improve skin health.

Powder contains a concentrated dose of nutrients, including vitamins. Sweet potatoes are considered low on the glycemic index scale. They can be consumed in a variety of ways, but are most commonly boiled, baked, steamed or fried. Sweet potatoes are most commonly orange, but are also found in other colors, such as white, red, pink, violet, yellow and purple. A medium-sized sweet potato (boiled, without skin) contains 27 grams of carbs. Cooked sweet potatoes are relatively high in fiber, with a medium-sized sweet potato containing 3.8 grams. Sweet potatoes contain unique proteins, called sporamins, that account for more than 80% of the total proteins. Sweet potatoes are relatively low in protein, but are still an important protein source in many developing countries. Sweet potatoes are rich in many plant compounds, such as beta-carotene, chlorogenic acid, anthocyanins and coumarins. Sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes. They have a lower glycemic index, more fiber, contain excellent amounts of vitamin A and do not contain any toxins. Sweet potatoes are nutritious, cheap, taste great and are very easy to incorporate into the diet.

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