Is an herbaceous perennial in the family convolvulaceae grown for its edible storage roots. The plant has enlarged roots called tubers which act as an energy store for the plant.
The plant tubers can be variable in shape and can be red, brown, white or purple in color. Sweet potatoes have a fusiform shape, orange color and thicker and hard rind. There are 2 types of sweet potatoes, those with dry flesh and those with gelatinous flesh. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber as well as containing an array of vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium selenium and they are a good source of most of our B vitamins and vitamin C.
Product Description :
Sweet flavour and delicious sweet potatoes
Price of product ( USD price or FOB price) :
To be negotiated
Product origin :
Uganda
Key Specifications/Special Features :
Colour, White and Red skinned
Highly nutritious, cook steamed, roasted or fried with or without skin
Place of Origin, Uganda
Port of loading, Entebbe Airport
Payment Terms, TT prior to delivery
Delivery time, 2 to 3 days
Minimum Order Size and Packaging details :
Packaging, Aerated cartons weighing 10kg each for export
Minimum Order, Negotiable
They have a thin, light colored skin and are available in yellow, red and white. Summer fresh onions are known for their mild taste and are often referred to as sweet onions. With their delicate taste, fresh onions are an ideal choice for salads or lightly cooked dishes. The structure and the mechanical properties of onions are important factors affecting their textural quality. The onion bulb consists of several layers of pigmented, papery scales surrounding fleshy storage scales that comprise an upper epidermis.
Packed with nutrients, onions are nutrient dense, meaning they are low in calories but high in vitamins. May benefit heart health, loaded with antioxidants, contain cancer fighting compounds, help control blood sugar, may boost bone density, have antibacterial properties and may boost digestive health.
