Repositioning sweetpotato for health, wealth creation: Three women show us how – International Potato Center

Repositioning sweetpotato for health, wealth creation: Three women show us how – International Potato Center

In many countries in sub Saharan Africa, sweetpotato is traditionally grown, sold and processed by women. Over 90% is consumed either boiled or steamed, limiting it’s use. The orange fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP), with moist texture (low dry matter content) for most varieties and rich orange color presents endless processing capabilities. With this innovation, new partnerships are emerging with CIP building the capacity of private sector actors to u