Sweet potato powder is a nutrientrich finely ground dehydrated form of sweet potatoes Ipomoea batatas used in food health and animal feed industries It retains the natural flavor color and nutritional benefits of fresh sweet potatoes while providing a longer shelf life and convenient storage

Physical Properties

Appearance Fine freeflowing powder

Color Light orange to deep orange depends on variety

Odor Characteristic sweet potato aroma

Taste Naturally sweet and earthy

Texture Fine to slightly granular

Moisture Content Max 6

Solubility Partially soluble in water

Foreign Matter Absent

Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g

Moisture Max 6

Carbohydrates 7585

Dietary Fiber 510

Sugars Natural 2030

Protein 48

Total Fat Max 1

Ash Content Max 5

Vitamin A BetaCarotene 800012000 IU

Vitamin C 2040 mg

Calcium 3050 mg

Iron 13 mg

Potassium 300500 mg

Sodium 3060 mg

Microbiological Standards For Food Grade

Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg

Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg

Coliforms 10 CFUg

E Coli Salmonella Absent

Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb

Contaminants Adulterants

Heavy Metals

o Lead Pb 02 ppm

o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm

o Arsenic As 01 ppm

o Mercury Hg 005 ppm

Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA

Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent

Types of Sweet Potato Powder

1 SprayDried Sweet Potato Powder Fine freeflowing easy to dissolve

2 FreezeDried Sweet Potato Powder Nutrientdense premium quality

3 Dehydrated Sweet Potato Powder Retains natural fiber coarser texture

4 Organic Sweet Potato Powder Free from synthetic pesticides and chemicals

Applications of Sweet Potato Powder

Food Industry Used in baby food bakery products soups sauces and snack foods

Health Nutrition Used in smoothies meal replacements and dietary supplements

Animal Feed Industry Used as a natural carbohydrate source in livestock and pet feed

Cosmetics Skincare Used in natural face masks and beauty products due to its antioxidant properties