Although the terms yam and sweet potato are used interchangeably, there are many differences between the sweet potato vs yam in terms of taste, appearance and nutrition. Research advances of purple sweet potato anthocyanins. Jul 01, 2019 japanese sweet potatoes satsuma imo are sometimes referred to as white sweet potatoes, even though theyre purple on the outside and yellow on the inside. Analysis on the nutrition composition and antioxidant. Purple sweet potato attenuate weight gain in high fat diet induced purple sweet potato psp is widely grown in asia and considered as a. Okinawan sweet potatoes are also irregularly shaped but less elongated than normal sweet potatoes, with light tan skins and purple flesh. Sweet potato diseases and pests, description, uses. In this study, we selected four sweet potato cultivars with different color flesh, purple, red, yellow and whitefleshed sweet potatoes.
As reported, purple sweet potato contains a considerable content of polysaccharide. Enjoy the convenience of an onthego meal thats actually nutritious by making your own healthy sweet potato breakfast bars. Preparation of purple sweet potato flour the purple sweet potatoes were washed, trimmed and pealed to make them free from soil, rotting or insect damage. I lived on this island off the southern coast of china for 3 months, and i survived in large part on sweet potatoes in addition to salted duck eggs, roasted duck, and fresh fish. Nutritional and medicinal qualities of sweetpotato tops and leaves shahidul islam professor plant science sweetpotato ipomoea batatas l. What is ube and why is this purple sweet potato so trendy. The tubers are usually a vivid violetpurple to bright lavender in color hence the common name, but some range in color from cream to plain white. Mar 04, 2019 fluffy, puddinglike sweet potatoes are even better topped with tahini butter and a generous shake of sesame seeds. What you should know about the purple sweet potato. Home blog paleo diet paleo diet 101 types of sweet potatoes with images and why you should be eating them.
Did you know that okinawan sweet potatoes were recently highlighted by dr. Types of sweet potatoes with images and why you should be. But, purple sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and slowdigesting carbs to keep you feeling full until lunch. White and purple flesh sweet potatoes, as well as organic sweet potatoes, are possible market niches that kentucky growers could fill. There is no doubt that purple sweet potatoes have gained popularityjust open the pages of eating well, martha stewart living, the washington post and o, the oprah magazine. Dec 11, 2012 the moderate vining habit and beauty of the all purple sweet potato lends it to planting as a groundcover below taller vegetables. The sweet potato plant is a branching, creeeping vine with spirally arranged lobed, heart shaped leaves and white or lavender flowers. These are what you typically find in the grocery store, even if the label says yam. The sweet potato is a popular ingredient in many classic, coolweather recipes. The ultimate purple sweet potato guide friedas inc.
Recently, products made from purple sweet potato, rich in anthocyanins, have become popular health foods 58. Mashed sweet potato also makes a fantastic addition to desserts and goodies, from nobake cookies to brownies, pudding, and of course, the classic fall favorite, sweet potato pie. Smallscale technology and practices for sweet potato growing in southeast oklahoma 1 introduction market gardeners are often caught in a technological doughnut hole. In our previous studies, three kinds of polysaccharides were. Purple sweet potato anthocyanins are kinds of natural anthocyanin red pigments extracted from the root or stem of purple sweet potato.
They are stable and have the functions of antioxidation, antimutation, antitumor, liver protection, hypoglycemia, and antiinflammation, which confer them a. Been making purple sweet potato bars, a casserole with pineapple, and roasted sweet potatoes with oregano, basil and thyme. The influences of purple sweet potato anthocyanin on the. In our previous studies, three kinds of polysaccharides were extracted from purple sweet potato.
During the last decade sweet potato cultivars with purple flesh were mainly grown in japan and new varieties with high contents of anthocyanins have been developed due to the low anthocyanin accumulation in. The crop is sensitive to drought at tuber initiation stage 5060 days after planting. Cuttings of sweet potato vine, either edible or ornamental cultivars, will rapidly form roots in water and will grow in it, indefinitely, in good lighting with a steady supply of nutrients. Jun 11, 2015 recently, products made from purple sweet potato, rich in anthocyanins, have become popular health foods 58. Sweet potato benefits for men and women include improving eye health, enhancing immunity, boosting brain function, aiding in weight loss and regulating blood sugar. Jlong 100 pcs purple sweet potato seeds specialty organic delicious nutrition hardy vegetable fruit home garden bonsai plant 3. And, they give these sweet potato breakfast bars their gorgeous, allnatural purple color. Sevenweekold male inbred mice were grouped into five groups. It is sometimes confused with taro and the okinawa sweet potato ipomoea. Its large, starchy, sweettasting, tuberous roots are a root vegetable. When they get about 58 inch long i pinch them off and plant them in warm weather.
Immuneenhancing effects of polysaccharides from purple sweet. Suncore foods organic purple sweet potato supercolor powder, 5oz natural purple sweet potato food coloring powder, plant based, vegan, gluten free. To identify novel characteristics of these different types of sweet potato, we analyzed nutrient composition and dietary fiber content, and quantified anthocyanins content of sweet potato samples. A purple sweet potato looks a lot like your everyday orange sweet potato from the outside but has darker skin and is purple on the inside, says maggie moon, m. Although it is relatively easy to grow sweet potatoes without chemi. Immuneenhancing effects of polysaccharides from purple. Favored for high yields of uniform, reddish purple potatoes with tasty, deeporange flesh that keeps well when stored. Sweet potato cubes were mashed, spread evenly on different trays, and then dried at 65c for 24h. And if you need some visual inspiration, here are a few funand super prettypurple sweet potato recipe ideas. Dec 19, 20 food and color are intertwined and connected. Murasaki sweet potatoes also known as japanese sweet potatoes first originated in louisiana, developed by the louisiana state universitys sweet potato research station in the early 2000s. Lam is the sixth most important food crop in the world, and new uses for this crop have been identified. Add creaminess sweet potato puree makes soups thick and rich, with almost no dairy.
Composition and color stability of anthocyaninbased extract. The sweet potato is commonly thought to be a type of potato solanum tuberosum but does not belong to the nightshade. Ube, a type of purple sweet potato, is trending for its creamy flavor and impressive nutrition. Vines of this purple potato produce large, oblong potatoes with. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, elyana cuevas and others published anthocyanins in purple sweet potato ipomoea batatas l. Purple sweet potato anthocyanins may also help with weight loss and body composition. So, the compositions and color stability of an aqueous anthocyaninbased psp extract were investigated in order to promote its wide use in food industry.
May, 2019 the sweet potato ipomoea batatas is an underground tuber. Green is for a myriad of herbs and veggies including parsley and cucumbers. Jan 27, 2020 ube, a type of purple sweet potato, is trending for its creamy flavor and impressive nutrition. Fluffy, puddinglike sweet potatoes are even better topped with tahini butter and a generous shake of sesame seeds. Resists cracking and seems to have fewer problems with white grubs than some varieties. Aug 26, 2019 mashed sweet potato also makes a fantastic addition to desserts and goodies, from nobake cookies to brownies, pudding, and of course, the classic fall favorite, sweet potato pie. In mice and rats, purple sweet potato extract supplementation for 4 to 16 weeks reduced both total body weight and body fat after being fed a highfat diet 27, 28. Stokes purple sweet potatoes are irregularly shaped, similar to a typical sweet potato, with dusty brown skins and vibrant redpurple flesh. Crops grown in heavy clay loams produce irregular shaped tubers. They cannot justify purchasing largescale equipment for small operations, but. According to 8 the heating process can affect the stability of anthocyanin contained in purple sweet potato. Dec 17, 2017 sweet potato benefits for men and women include improving eye health, enhancing immunity, boosting brain function, aiding in weight loss and regulating blood sugar. Meal prep purple sweet potatoes by baking thempoke with a fork, wrap in foil, and bake for 90 minutes at 325f. Research open access preparation and improved quality.
You can eat them immediately or cool them in the refrigerator to use in smoothies, oatmeal, or a blended soup later. Jun 06, 20 behold the purple sweet potato, the flavorful lavender cousin of the familiar orange variety. They were cut into 3cm thickness cubes before being steamed for 15 minutes. The tight overlap of leaves is thick enough to keep soil moisture relatively high, even in my desert garden. Sweet potatoes are from the convolvulaceae morning glory family, and are native to tropical parts of the american continents. Its rich in an antioxidant called beta carotene, which is very effective at raising blood levels of vitamin a, particularly in. Baked sweet bok choy potatoes canned sweet potato, unsweetened cassava fingerling potatoes frozen potatoes, prepared without fat idaho potatoes japanese sweet potato mashed potatoes, plain mashed sweet potatoes, plain new potatoes ovenroasted potato wedges, without oil ovenroasted sweet potato fries, without oil purple potatoes red potatoes. Sweet potato sweet potato puree adds an antioxidant boost. High quality tubers are best produced on fertile, well drained, sandy loams.
Smallscale technology and practices for sweet potato growing. Specifically, the chapter describes the role of the sweet potato in human diets. Spanishspiced roasted pepper bisque give toast a makeover toasted sweet potato. Purple sweet potato color is also used as a natural food coloring.
It is sometimes confused with taro and the okinawa sweet potato ipomoea batatas cv. What the heck is a purple sweet potato and how do you cook it. The high content of anthocyanin in purple sweet potato has been veri. Even journalist dan buettner, author of blue zones, credits these purple beauties with being part of the diet and. The plant has enlarged roots called tubers which act as an energy store for the plant. It is also not tolerant to water logging which can cause tuber rot. Sweet potato consumption is highest among americans over 60, and sweet potatoes may have special appeal to aging, healthconscious baby boomers. Japanese sweet potatoes satsuma imo are sometimes referred to as white sweet potatoes, even though theyre purple on the outside and yellow on. Purple flesh, purple skin all blue is the most commonly marketed purple potato, and is increasingly available in supermarkets. With okinawan sweet potatoes in abundance this time of year, they make the perfect addition to your thanksgiving meal. The beautiful white and purple flowers attract plenty of bees and would be a fine complement for any. Next time you are at the market buying sweet potatoes, look around and see if you spot something a little different. Ube pronounced oobeh is available in concentrate form only, not as a fresh potato. Stability and quality of anthocyanin in purple sweet.
Bonnie plants 6pk potato sweet potato41 the home depot. Pdf anthocyanins in purple sweet potato ipomoea batatas l. Favored for high yields of uniform, reddishpurple potatoes with tasty, deeporange flesh that keeps well when stored. Stability and quality of anthocyanin in purple sweet potato. Purple sweet potato psp can provide products with attractive color besides nutritious benefits in food processing. Purple sweet potato is one type of highly nutritional vegetable and its color is purple because of its high content of anthocyanin. Anthocyanins in purple sweet potato ipomoea batatas l. Composition and color stability of anthocyaninbased. Smallscale technology and practices for sweet potato growing in southeast oklahoma 3 w e found several advantages to growing sweet potatoes on planting ridges as opposed to flatplanting, especially in wet years when waterlogging and diseases might become an issue. Purple sweet potato root has antibacterial properties in cells. Demystifying different types of purple sweet potatoes, one tuber at a time. Theyre also rich in rich in essential nutrientslike vitamin a, vitamin c, and manganese.
Varieties find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. These sweet potatoes offer a well balanced sweetness, and are also an excellent source of vitamin c and fiber. Think of a ripe tomato and more than likely it is an image of a bright red one. Sweet potato diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation. The moderate vining habit and beauty of the all purple sweet potato lends it to planting as a groundcover below taller vegetables.
Make sure that plants get plenty of sun to develop the maximum flavor and sweetness. This study aimed to investigate the dealcoholic effect and preventive effect of anthocyanins from purple sweet potato pspas on acute and subacute alcoholic liver damage ald. You can include purple sweet potato in recipes just as you would cook regular sweet potatoes. Sweet potato, ipomoea batatas, is an herbaceous perennial in the family convolvulaceae grown for its edible storage roots. Mar 30, 2020 the four main types of purplefleshed sweet potatoes consumed in the u. The major components of pspa are cyanidin acylglucosides and peonidin acylglucosides, and acylated anthocyanins in purple sweet potato can be absorbed directly by rats and humans in intact acylated forms 911.
Therefore, this study aims to determine the purple sweet potato processing which can produce purple sweet potato juice with the best antioxidant activity and levels of. The sweet potato or sweetpotato ipomoea batatas is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, convolvulaceae. Nutritional and medicinal qualities of sweetpotato tops. Types of sweet potatoes with images and why you should. Pdf anthocyanins in purple sweet potato ipomoea batatas. The tubers are usually a vivid violet purple to bright lavender in color hence the common name, but some range in color from cream to plain white. Donate to help vulnerable communities cope with covid19 donate. The sweet potato ipomoea batatas is an underground tuber.
Dioscorea alata, also known as purple yam, ube, or greater yam, among many other names, is a species of yam a tuber. You can stir it into a savory stew to feed a hungry crowd on game day, bake into a familyfavorite casserole for a holiday meal, or simply roast a potato and eat it plain. Steaming purple sweet potatoes can reduce the antioxidant content by up to half. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. Some studies show that baking purple sweet potatoes is the best way to retain the high levels of anthocyanins in the root vegetable. Behold the purple sweet potato, the flavorful lavender cousin of the familiar orange variety. Are sweet potatoes a healthy food choice if you have diabetes. Nutritional and medicinal qualities of sweetpotato tops and. They are stable and have the functions of antioxidation, antimutation, antitumor, liver protection, hypoglycemia, and antiinflammation, which confer them a good application prospect.