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Sweet potato is a staple food in various parts of the world since ancient times. They are known for their copper-colored skin and vibrant orange flesh. There are hundreds of varieties present worldwide with different colors such as white, cream, yellow, reddish-purple, and deep purple. The sweet potatoes originated from Central and South America. Some shreds of evidence suggest that sweet potatoes were growing in the Americas 35 million years ago. But recently, scientists discovered 57 years old leaf fossils in India. As its name itself suggest, sweet potatoes have a naturally sweet flavor. The sweet potato is a starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family. They are available in 25 varieties. Here are a few of the most popular types of sweet potatoes- Garnet, Jewel, and Beauregard sweet potatoes – This type of sweet potatoes has reddish-orange skin and deep orange flesh. They are rich in various antioxidants. White sweet potatoes – They are rumbly, ...