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Purple Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas (purple var.) Allergen-Free
Purple Sweet Potato

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Convolvulaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Asian
  • Seasonality Fall-Winter
  • Source Sweet Potato Plant

¿Qué es Purple Sweet Potato?

A starchy root vegetable with vibrant purple flesh, offering a subtly sweet and earthy flavor with a firm texture.

¿A qué sabe Purple Sweet Potato?

Purple Sweet Potato tiene un sabor sweet, earthy, mildly nutty con aromas earthy, subtle.

Taste
Sweet, Earthy, Mildly nutty
Texture
Firm, Starchy, Creamy (when cooked)
Aroma
Earthy, Subtle
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 100g (1 medium)
Calories90 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate20 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars4 g
Calcium30 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium350 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Purple sweet potatoes are denser than orange varieties, requiring slightly longer cooking times. Their color can turn blueish with alkaline ingredients.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Purple Sweet Potato

El mejor sustituto para Purple Sweet Potato es Orange Sweet Potato, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Sweeter, softer texture, different color.

Sustitutos para Purple Sweet Potato con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Orange Sweet Potato Mejor 1:1 Sweeter, softer texture, different color.
Yukon Gold Potatoes 1:1 Starchy, but less sweet and no purple color.
Taro Root 1:1 Similar starchy texture, earthy flavor, less sweet.
Beetroot 1:1 Different flavor, but similar vibrant purple color and earthy notes for presentation.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Purple Sweet Potato

  1. Look for firm, unblemished potatoes without soft spots or sprouts.
  2. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Purple Sweet Potato?

  • Coconut milk
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Curry
  • Pork
  • Chicken
  • Roasted vegetables

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Purple Sweet Potato?

Sweet, Earthy, Mildly nutty Earthy, Subtle

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Purple Sweet Potato?

El mejor sustituto es Orange Sweet Potato (1:1). Sweeter, softer texture, different color.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Purple Sweet Potato?

Look for firm, unblemished potatoes without soft spots or sprouts. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

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