Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree Sweet Potato - #251

Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) puree has several important uses: • Baked goods: OFSP puree can substitute 30-60% of wheat flour in a wide range of baked products like breads, buns, muffins, cupcakes, cookies and chapatti, making them more nutritious and reducing production costs. Just two slices of OFSP bread provide 10% of an adult's daily vitamin A requirement. • Fried products: OFSP puree is used to make fried foods like doughnuts and mandazi that are more nutritious than standard wheat-based products. • Other processed foods: OFSP puree is used to make concentrated products such as baby food, porridge, soups and smoothies that are shelf-stable and available year-round. • Ingredient in bakeries: OFSP puree is increasingly being used as a functional ingredient by commercial bakeries in Africa to make nutritious breads, buns and biscuits. In Kenya, demand for OFSP puree for bread products exceeds $5 million annually. • Improving nutrition: OFSP puree is high in pro-vitamin A carotenoids. Food products made with OFSP puree are more nutritious than standard wheat-based foods, helping to combat vitamin A deficiency, a major public health problem in Africa. The health benefits of consuming orange-fleshed sweet potato puree include: • Rich in antioxidants like carotenoids, beneficial for immune system support and eye health. • Zero cholesterol, making them suitable for weight management. • High fiber content promoting digestive health and potentially reducing the risk of colon cancer. • Antioxidants aiding in combating chronic diseases and possessing anti-inflammatory properties