Is the chestnut sweet potato a genetically modified food? Let's make it clear once and for all

The chestnut sweet potato is not a genetically modified food; it is a variety introduced from Japan, but it is grown in Anhui. Because its taste is very close to that of a chestnut, and its biggest difference from ordinary sweet potatoes is that it has no stringy fibers inside, its texture is more tender.

1. How to select sweet potatoes

1. When choosing sweet potatoes, generally choose ones that are clean on the outside, smooth, well shaped, firm and glossy. Do not buy sweet potatoes that have sprouted or have an uneven surface, as that means they are no longer fresh.

2. Do not buy sweet potatoes with damaged surfaces either, because they are not easy to keep and rot easily. If there are small black holes on the surface of a sweet potato, it means the inside has already rotted.

2. How to store sweet potatoes

1. After buying sweet potatoes, you can leave them outside in the sun for a day to keep them dry, then put them in a cool, ventilated place.

2. You can also wrap them in newspaper and put them in a cool place; this way they can be kept for about 3 to 4 weeks. However, before wrapping them in newspaper, you should first spread the sweet potatoes on newspaper in the sun, then wrap them up for storage; this can increase their sweetness. If conditions allow, you can wrap the sweet potatoes in newspaper and put them in the refrigerator's crisper compartment, so they will keep even longer and will not sprout.

3. Advantages of the chestnut sweet potato

1. Sweet but not cloying (moderate sweetness).

2. Fragrant aroma (break it open and you see golden-yellow sweet potato flesh).

3. Fresh, tender and juicy (starchy yet tender).

4. Moderate taste (unlike traditional sweet potatoes, the chestnut sweet potato leans more toward popular tastes).

5. Attractive color (natural color, absolutely a green food).

6. Rich in nutrients (contains many kinds of nutrients). The chestnut sweet potato contains more nutrients than ordinary grains; it is not only high in fiber and calcium, but also has plenty of vitamins. 100 grams of sweet potato contains 3.5 grams of dietary fiber, while the same amount of rice contains only 0.5 grams; in terms of calcium content, the chestnut sweet potato is actually as much as 10 times higher than rice. Many nutrition experts believe that the chestnut sweet potato is a food that combines the characteristics of both grains and vegetables.

7. Green and safe (absolutely green; the original, authentic flavor of mountain people is preserved during production).

The chestnut sweet potato is not a genetically modified food. It tastes better than other sweet potatoes, and it is green and safe, so it can be eaten with confidence.