Organic
Sweet Potato
"A colorful and nutritious addition to any meal!"
A nutritious and versatile root crop, rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber, known for its sweet and soft flesh as well as its vibrant colors.
Also known as
Kumara, Camote, Boniato, Batata
Botanical name
Ipomoea batatas
Product Details
PLU Code
94091
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Sweet Potato/Yam/Kumara › All Sizes
Origin
Americas
Temperature
13 to 15°C (55 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 1 year
Status
Approved
About Sweet Potato
They should be washed just before use.
Nutrition Information
A medium-sized white sweet potato weighing about 100 grams provides approximately 70 calories, 1.7 grams of protein, 17.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.2 grams of fat. It is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, and manganese. It also contains antioxidants and other essential minerals like iron and magnesium.
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, boxes or bins with ventilation
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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