International vegetable of the year purple sweet potatoes pack a punch with higher antioxidants
 The purple sweet potato has been named as the inaugural winner of international vegetable of the year due to its health benefits.”Just like with beetroot, that beautiful deep purple colour means it’s really rich in antioxidants and that gives your immune system a boost,” Clinical nutritionist Belinda Martinella said.
“Even the other colour sweet potatoes, such as red and copper, offer lots of nutritional benefits, like vitamin A and C, and beta carotene.”
Sweet potatoes have surged in popularity in the past decade, with production up 95 per cent since 2013. Last year 64 per cent of Australian households purchased sweet potato and consumed 3.15 kilograms per capita, according to grower research company Hort Innovation.
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Pictured above are some of the sweet potato varieties available at Super Sweet Produce, Stands 341 – 345 on the Trading Floor. See Karl’s videos on the Melbourne Market Instagram here and here.
If you are looking for sweet potatoes on the Buyers’ Walk, Chris from M&N Fresh Produce at Store 115 can help you out. |
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