North Carolina Organic Covington Sweet Potato

Origin: Barnes Farming, North Carolina

Description: According to nutritionists at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) this deliciously sweet and flavorful potato ranks number one in nutrition of all vegetables. A one cup serving of sweet potatoes contains 65% of the minimum necessary daily amount of Vitamin C. Sweet potatoes are also high in calcium, folate, potassium and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant which converts to Vitamin A in the body: one serving of sweet potatoes can provide you with as much as 700% of the US RDA for Vitamin A. To gain the maximum health benefits from eating sweet potatoes, avoid discarding their skins as this is where much of their healing potential is stored. The intensity of the sweet potato's yellow or orange flesh color is directly correlated to its beta-carotene content.

Storage Tips: Sweet potatoes can be stored at room temperature or in a cool, dry location. Store them in a loosely covered bag or basket that allows for air circulation.

Shelf Life: Stored at room temperature, sweet potatoes can last for 5-7 days. If stored in a cooler, dark, dry location, they can last about a month.

Nutrition: Serving Size 1 Vegetable, Calories 112, carbohydrates 26g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Calcium 39 mg, Phosphorous 61 mg