Japanese Sweet potato is a red- or purple-skinned, yellow-white fleshed potato that belongs to the Ipomea batata botanical family. According to Herbal Extracts Plus, the Japanese sweet potato is similar to American yams, but tastes sweeter.
Vietnam is one of the biggest producers of Japanese sweet potatoes. It is commonly used in Asia as a thickener and flour substitute, as well as a main ingredient in the Japanese dish tempura and in the liquor shochu. Japanese sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber and provide a number of essential vitamins and minerals.
The whole province of Dak Lak which is location of Megagrico Factory, has about 10,000 hectares of sweet potatoes, grown mainly in the districts of Lak, Cu M’gar, Krong Nang, Krong Buk, Krong Ana, Krong Bong, Ea H’leo, Buon Ho town,… The total output of the province is estimated at nearly 300,000 tons. In particular, the growing areas have been set up with a dossier for granting a planting area code with an output of about 50,000 tons.
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Dated: 28 February, 2024