Long gone are the days that only saw this category in Thanksgiving spreads and Christmas dishes—this is our July issue after all! Sweet potatoes have made their way into consumers’ hearts and baskets with their versatility, sensible substitution options, and a widespread understanding of what they are capable of. Follow us through these pages as we explore some of the key members of the sweet potato family that have earned their spot on the shopping list year-round...
Flavor: Traditional sweet brown sugar flavor with apricot and floral aroma; excellent for baking, roasting, or in casseroles
Shape: Elongated
Eatability: Smooth
Color: Copper-rose to tan skin; orange flesh
Flavor: Moist, sweet, and earthy
Shape: Short and blocky
Eatability: Smooth and fibrous; softer variety
Color: Burnt-orange skin; orange flesh
Flavor: Very sweet and extra moist
Shape: Elongated
Eatability: Smooth
Color: Red-copper to plum skin; orange flesh
Flavor: Sweet and moist
Shape: Elongated and blocky
Eatability: Smooth and fibrous
Color: Rust-orange skin; orange flesh
Flavor: Mildly sweet, drier-tasting, full, nutty flavor, with vanilla aroma; exotic alternative to traditional sweet potatoes
Shape: Short and blocky
Eatability: Smooth, dry, firm, and dense
Color: Dark purple skin; white flesh
Flavor: Mild, sweet, drier-tasting, with nutty and earthy flavor
Shape: Longer and thinner when compared to blocky, elongated spuds
Eatability: Smooth and dry with medium firmness; low in visual and residual fiber
Color: Yellow skin; white to yellow flesh
