Sweet Potato - HS Code: 07142000
The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are a root vegetable.
The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. The sweet potato is commonly thought to be a type of potato but does not belong to the nightshade family, Solanaceae, but both families belong to the same taxonomic order, the Solanales.
Sweet Potatos are available with AM Global Traders round the year.
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Benefits:
▣ Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables that are rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and chronic disease. ▣ Sweet potatoes contain fibre and antioxidants that promote the growth of good gut bacteria and contribute to a healthy gut. ▣ Animal and test-tube research suggests that the Anthocyanins and other antioxidants found in sweet potatoes may protect against certain cancers. However, human studies are needed. ▣ Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and Anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help prevent vision loss and improve eye health. ▣ Animal studies have shown that sweet potatoes may improve brain health by reducing inflammation and preventing mental decline. However, it remains unknown whether they have the same effects in humans. ▣ Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which can be converted to vitamin A and help support your immune system and gut health.