Sweet potato is an excellent source of carbohydrates and has a low glycaemic index (GI). Orange-fleshed types are rich in beta-carotene, a pro-vitamin A carotenoid that is converted to vitamin A by the human body. Orange-fleshed sweet potato is promoted for the alleviation of vitamin A deficiency in many parts of the world, In South Africa, this food source is of great importance as a recent survey indicated that 43. 6% of children 1-5-year-olds (a level which is considered as a serious public health problem) and 27% of women in reproductive age are vitamins A deficient.
Specifications of Sweet Potato
- Origin: Egypt
- 500gm approx. per Pack
