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Sweet potato
Sweet and earthy with a dense, starchy texture that turns soft and creamy when cooked.
Lens analyzedSweet potatoes are a starchy root vegetable with sweet, dense flesh that ranges from pale yellow to deep orange or purple depending on the variety. Their natural sweetness intensifies when roasted or baked, and the skin is edible and often left on for texture and nutrients.
Where it comes from
Sweet potatoes originated in Central and South America and spread worldwide through early trade routes, becoming a staple crop across parts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific long before reaching North American tables as a common side dish. In the Philippines they're known as kamote and eaten boiled, fried, or in desserts.
Buying it
Choose sweet potatoes that feel firm with smooth, unblemished skin, avoiding any with soft spots, sprouting eyes, or a shriveled surface. Size doesn't affect flavor much, so pick whatever fits your recipe.
Storing it
Store sweet potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated spot like a pantry rather than the fridge, where cold temperatures can give the flesh a hard core and off flavor. Kept dry and unwashed, they last several weeks.
Keeps about 21 days in the pantry.
In season
Peak season is September–November, though it's available year-round.
Local harvest is strongest in fall, with storage crops keeping supplies available much of the year.
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