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| − | The '''sweet potato''' is the [[ | + | The '''sweet potato''' is the [[tuberous root]] of a [[morning glory]] (''Ipomoea batatas'') native to the Americas. Despite being called a "potato," it is not related to the true [[potato]], which is a member of the family [[Solanaceae]]. |
The tuber can be white-skinned with a light yellow flesh, or red-skinned with a creamy orange flesh. The former type is usually called a "sweet potato," and the latter type is usually called a "yam." It is sweeter than a true potato, and is often used in making [[pie]]s, sweetened with [[honey]] and brown [[sugar]], or served mashed as a side dish. | The tuber can be white-skinned with a light yellow flesh, or red-skinned with a creamy orange flesh. The former type is usually called a "sweet potato," and the latter type is usually called a "yam." It is sweeter than a true potato, and is often used in making [[pie]]s, sweetened with [[honey]] and brown [[sugar]], or served mashed as a side dish. | ||
[[Category: Vegetables]] | [[Category: Vegetables]] | ||
Revision as of 19:42, November 7, 2011
The sweet potato is the tuberous root of a morning glory (Ipomoea batatas) native to the Americas. Despite being called a "potato," it is not related to the true potato, which is a member of the family Solanaceae.
The tuber can be white-skinned with a light yellow flesh, or red-skinned with a creamy orange flesh. The former type is usually called a "sweet potato," and the latter type is usually called a "yam." It is sweeter than a true potato, and is often used in making pies, sweetened with honey and brown sugar, or served mashed as a side dish.