Publication: Bengtsson, A., Namutebi, A., Alminger, M. L., & Svanberg, U. (2008). Effects of various traditional processing methods on the all-trans-β-carotene content of orange-fleshed sweet potato. Journal of food composition and analysis, 21(2), 134-143.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889157507001299

Crop released?: Yes
Crop being tested?: No
Priority of crop in the country: Top
Priority of the crop producction in the country: Top
Priority of the crop consumption in the country: Top
Priority of the micronutrient deficit in the country: Medium

Country where the study/ analisis was conducted: Sweden
Food product or intermediate product origin: Uganda
Crop origin: Uganda

Study: Retention / Degradation / Stability

Food state: Final product

Process / Model

• Frying
• Boiling
• Steaming
• Drying

Food products

• Ready to eat