The main national organization for the promotion and marketing of sweet potatoes The major advocate of the sweet potato industry with government agencies.

About the Council Sweet Potato Nutrition Sweet Potato Recipes Statistical Yearbook Industry Links For more information, contact: The United States Sweet Potato Council, Inc. 12 Nicklaus Lane, Suite 101 Columbia, SC 29229 Tel. (803) 788-7101 FAX (803) 788-7101 website: www.SweetPotatoUSA.org E-mail

Sweet Potato ~ Nutritionally Supercharged The versatile and naturally delicious sweet potato is perfect for the health-conscious consumer. The sweet potato blends well with herbs, spices and flavorings, producing delicious dishes of all types --- from breads and appetizers, to casseroles, main dishes, and desserts. Their rich flavor, texture, nutrient content and appetizing color make them a perfect choice for any meal. Sweet Potato Recipes Download the Sweet Potato Council's recipe brochure and start enjoying the versatile sweet potato. A powerhouse of nutrition, the sweet potato is a perfect example of good food that's good for you. Sweet potatoes are: bursting with beta carotene (vitamin A) high in vitamin C good sources of fiber fat-free cholesterol-free. In fact, the sweet potato has taken top honors in two surveys of the nutritional benefits of vegetables. And, when eaten with the skin, it has more fiber than oatmeal. One medium (4 ounce) sweet potato, baked with the skin, has about four times the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A and almost half the recommendation for Vitamin C. [more]