Organic
Sweet Potato
"Nature's candy, full of nutrition and flavor."
Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-rich, versatile root vegetable known for their sweet flavor, high fiber content, and vibrant orange color, which is due to a high amount of beta-carotene.
Also known as
Batata, Kumara, Satsuma Imo
Botanical name
Ipomoea batatas
Product Details
PLU Code
93334
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Sweet Potato/Yam/Kumara › Large
Origin
South America, specifically the tropical regions of present-day Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Temperature
13 to 15°C (55 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 1 year
Status
Approved
About Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, but the most widely available are the orange and white varieties.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Sweet Potato, specifically the Red/Orangy White Flesh variety, are as follows:
Per 100g serving, sweet potatoes contain
Energy 70 kcal
Carbohydrates 16.6g
Fiber 2.4g
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 1.4g
Fat 0.15g
Sodium 2mg
Potassium 542mg
Vitamin A 10900 IU
Vitamin C 2.9mg
Vitamin E 1.1mg
Vitamin K 1.9mcg
Folate 15.6mcg
Manganese 0.31mg
Copper 0.16mg
Phosphorus 47mg
Magnesium 31mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for cured sweetpotato roots in storage (after curing). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
13 to 15°C (55 to 59°F)
Humidity
90%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
up to 1 year
Storage Notes: Cure roots right after harvest, then keep them out of the cold, which causes chilling injury such as hardcore, pitting and decay, and out of warm storage, which causes sprouting. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -1.9°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 566-570.
Applies to: cured sweetpotato roots in storage (after curing).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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