Publication: Wu, X., Sun, C., Yang, L., Zeng, G., Liu, Z., & Li, Y. (2008). ?-carotene content in sweet potato varieties from China and the effect of preparation on ?-carotene retention in the Yanshu No. 5. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 9(4), 581-586. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2008.06.002Get
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1466856408000532?via%3Dihub

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

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

Study: Retention / Degradation / Stability

Food state: Final product

Process / Model

• Frying
• Boiling
• Steaming
• Microwave cooking
• Drying

Food products

• Ready to eat