botanical name : Ipomea sp.

form : flour 100%

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The sweet potato (Ipomea sp.) is a starch that has been native to South America, and Peru in particular, for over 750 years. It is considered to be one of the oldest foods consumed by man. The sweet potato is rich in beta-carotene and fibre, making it a super food with high nutritional value and very few calories.

There are around 5,000 varieties, including white, purple, pink, orange and yellow sweet potatoes. Its nutritional value exceeds that of ordinary potatoes, as well as providing more beta-carotene and ascorbic acid than carrots and citrus fruit respectively. Its sweet taste is due to the natural presence of glucose, fructose and sucrose. The skin is thin and brown on the outside, with coloured flesh on the inside, usually orange.

One of the main nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes is their high beta-carotene content, an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A when eaten.

did you know ?

Adding a drizzle of olive oil just before serving the sweet potato increases the absorption of beta-carotne.

the main components of sweet potato

• Vitamin A: high beta-carotene content
• Presence de vitamins C, K, B3 (niacin) et B9 (folic acid)
• High dietary fiber content > 25 % of recommanded daily intake
• Good potassium content > 10% of recommanded daily intake
• Good zinc, iron and calcium content

the benefits of our sweet potato

One large sweet potato contains up to 100% of the recommended daily intake of beta-carotene (vitamin A), which the body needs. This is a powerful antioxidant that plays an essential role in bone growth and strengthening the immune system, and is excellent for keeping eyes and skin healthy.

Due to its high natural sugar content, a surprising fact about sweet potatoes is their ability to help regulate blood sugar levels.

Thanks to its high content of complex carbohydrates, which are digested more slowly, sweet potatoes make an important contribution to high energy levels (>80%) and maintain energy intake over a longer period.

Sweet potatoes contain vitamin C: an essential organic substance responsible for tissue growth and repair, as well as healing wounds and keeping cartilage, bones and teeth healthy.

Sweet potatoes contain considerable amounts of potassium, iron, sodium and folic acid, among other nutrients. It is the presence of folic acid that makes this food species highly recommendable for pregnant women, particularly when it is impossible to consume folic acid pill supplements.

uses and applications of sweet potatoes

It is a great alternative to traditional flours. Naturally sweet, it enhances dishes by giving them extra flavour and an orange colour.
It can also be used in biscuits, pancakes, pies, cakes, smoothies, purées…

Our organic sweet potato flour is rich in nutrients, fibre and antioxidants, and is gluten-free.

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