Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas
Forms Available: Root, Powder
Native to Central America, sweet potato is a perennial, dicotyledonous plant, belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Rich in starch, sweet potato root is used as a fresh vegetable. Rich in?beta-carotene, fibre, and antioxidants, it also contains?chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, and rutin. It is even rich in Vitamin B,?Vitamin C,?Vitamin D, and minerals like iron,?Magnesium, Phosphorus,?Potassium, and selenium. Known as a good source of nutrition, it may boost your immune system.
