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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
The Stokes Purple® Sweet potato is available in late fall and throughout the winter.
Current Facts
The deep purple color of the Stokes Purple® Sweet potato intensifies when cooked. The natural color of these root vegetables comes from the phytochemical, anthocyanin, which is also said to have preventative and therapeutic properties.
Description/Taste
The Stokes Purple® Sweet potato has a rugged purple skin and vibrant purple flesh. It is firm and dense, more so than a typical sweet potato and offers a different taste as well. The flesh is drier and has a lower moisture content than most sweet potato varieties. The Stokes Purple® is not as sweet as as their orange counterparts.
Nutritional Value
The Stokes Purple® Sweet potato is extremely high in antioxidants, similar to other purple superfoods like acai, blueberries and purple corn. Like other sweet potato varieties, it has a low glycemic index which essential for diabetics.
Applications
The Stokes Purple® Sweet potato can be prepared like most sweet potatoes; however, their lower moisture content should be taken into account. Adding one or two tablespoons of liquid to the recipe will achieve a more desirable consistency. The greater density of the Stokes Purple® Sweet potato requires a longer cooking time than other varieties of sweet potato. Serve these purple vegetables steamed and mashed, roasted, or shredded for potato pancakes. The vibrant color makes a striking pie. Caution when using baking soda in your Stokes Purple Sweet potato dishes, it will turn your bold purple to green.
Geography/History
The Stokes Purple® Sweet potato is an American-grown sweet potato. Its name is derived from the county in North Carolina where the sweet potatoes were originally grown. Stokes County, NC was traditionally a tobacco growing region until the sweet potatoes were introduced and farmers could use it as a replacement crop using the same equipment and farming techniques as tobacco. The Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato is a registered trademark of the Saura Pride Sweet Potatoes, LLC. They can also be found growing in the valley east of San Fransisco, California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
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