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A tuber vegetable originating from Central America that is typically referred to as either a Sweet Potato or yam in the U.S.
A speciality flour that is produced from white sweet potatoes. It is raw flour, not roasted flour and therefore, does not require cooking before use.
A white fleshed sweet potato, having a dark pink to burgundy colored skin, which is drier and not as sweet as a regular sweet potato.
A variety of sweet potato that has light colored skin and lavender flesh and is of Japanese and Chinese origin.
A small, narrow potato (generally 2 to 4 inches in length) that is actually a very young tuber. The potato has a finger-like appearance and a firm texture that varies from moist to dry, with a flavor that ranges from a mildly sweet to rich and nutty.
A tuber, common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 100 pounds.
Made in the same manner as a fried potato chip, Sweet Potato chips are thin, curled or flat in shape, and crunchy-textured.
The Japanese Sweet, which may also be referred to as a Japanese yam, an Oriental, Kotobuki, Satsuma Imo, or Satsumaimo, is a variety of potato that is common in Japan and is now grown in the U.
Made to improve the flavor of baked potatoes, this kitchen utensil is a unique tool for microwave baking.
Varieties of potatoes that are harvested in the early stages of its growth, before it matures, in order to keep it small and tender.
A variety of potato which is harvested very early in its growth. This potato is removed from the vine while the leaves on the plant are still green, growing to an approximate diameter of 2 inches.
A tuber which is common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 50 pounds.
The combination of sweet and fresh flavors creates a thick and savory soup made from a mix of vegetables and sweet potatoes.
A potato variety that is a cross between the South American wild, yellow potato and the North American white resulting in a light yellow skin, a fine-grained texture and a rich buttery flavor.
The most popular tuber vegetable in the world, which is available in hundreds of varieties. Some varieties are better for specific purposes than others, such as red potatoes, which are best for boiling, and russets, which are best for frying and baking.
A type of flour produced from cooked, dried, and ground potatoes. It is used as an ingredient in potato based recipes to enhance the potato flavor and is often mixed with other types of flour for baking breads and rolls.
A type of vegetable considered to be a pumpkin and squash heirloom variety that is often used as a decorative squash rather than an eating squash.
A variety of potato that is more evenly round and a bit smaller in width than the russet potato. The round white potato has a medium level of starch, which is considered lower than the starch level of a russet.
A variety of a true yam, which is known as “ube” or “ubi” in the Philippines. It has rough textured, dark colored skin and a light purple colored flesh.
A variety of potato that is excellent as a new potato but is also grown and marketed as a maincrop potato.
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