What is a purple sweet potato?
a type of sweet potato (1)
also known as Okinawan sweet potatoes (1)
also known as imo in Japanese (2)
What this is not?
It is not a yam.
What does it look like?
light brown skin and purple flesh (1)
What do they do, for people?
can help improve blood sugar levels (2)
can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (2)
What do purple sweet potatoes contain?
carbohydrates (2)
anthocyanins (2)
What do they NOT contain?
Resources
1. https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-are-japanese-sweet-potatoes-5213007
2. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/02/nutritionist-from-japan-shares-foods-she-eats-every-day-to-stay-healthy-young-and-live-longer.html
