Wagang Sweet Potato [Henan Queshan Specialty]

What is Wagang sweet potato? Authentic Henan Queshan specialty: Wagang sweet potato

Content summary:Do you want to know what Wagang sweet potato is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product ofHenan Queshan - Wagang Sweet Potato. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Wagang Sweet Potato. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Wagang Sweet Potato and its nutritional value? How did the history of Wagang sweet potatoes come about? How to distinguish the authenticity of Wagang sweet potatoes? Tasting and eating methods of Wagang sweet potatoes, etc

Basic introduction of Wagang sweet potatoes

Wagang Town belongs to the shallow mountain and hilly area, and its unique soil and climate conditions are suitable for the growth of sweet potatoes. The sweet and palatable sweet potatoes produced are of high quality and are highly favored by urban and rural consumers.

. In recent years, the town has vigorously developed characteristic planting according to local conditions, and the sweet potato planting area has rapidly expanded to nearly 10000 acres. In order to establish the "Wagang Sweet Potato" brand, the town successfully registered the "Wagang Sweet Potato" trademark. With the "ID card", the value of the Wagang Sweet Potato brand doubled, and it was exported to provinces and cities such as Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Hubei, and Anhui

2. It contains more beta carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Especially sweet potatoes are rich in lysine, while rice and flour lack lysine. Mixing sweet potatoes with rice and flour can provide a more comprehensive protein supplement. In terms of overall nutrition, sweet potatoes can be regarded as the best among grains and vegetables. European and American people praise it as "the second bread". Scientists in the former Soviet Union say it is the future "aerospace food", while French people call it a well deserved "senior health food"

3. Each 100 grams of fresh sweet potatoes contains only 0.2 grams of fat, producing 99 calories, which is about one-third of rice. It is a very good low-fat and low calorie food

How did the history of Wagang sweet potatoes come about

How to distinguish the authenticity of Wagang sweet potatoes

1. Prioritize selecting sweet potatoes in spindle shape<2. The surface looks smooth, but rotten sweet potatoes are poisonous and should not be picked

3. It doesn't smell moldy, but moldy sweet potatoes contain ketotoxins and are not edible<4. Do not buy red with black or brown spots on the skin

5. Although sprouted sweet potatoes are not as poisonous as potatoes, they have a poorer taste

Tasting and Eating Methods of Wagang Sweet Potatoes

1. Steam over water: After washing the sweet potatoes, put them in a pressure cooker and isolate them from the water surface by 8-10 centimeters. After steaming, steam for 10-15 minutes. Sweet and delicious, with a pure taste

2. Microwave Barbecue: Set the microwave to the heating or grilling function. After washing the sweet potatoes, place them in a microwave specific container and heat or grill for 3-5 minutes. The taste is pink and sweet, with a strong aroma overflowing

3. Fried potato chips: Cut the washed sweet potatoes into thin slices, air dry them, and fry them in oil until golden brown

4. Cooking sweet potatoes and rice: Cut the washed sweet potatoes into potato pieces, mix them with the cooked rice, and add an appropriate amount of water to cook

5. Boiling potato Congee: cut the washed sweet potatoes into diced potatoes, add other ingredients like black rice and green beans, and add some water to boil them into Congee