Purple Sweet Potato Puree
Ipomoea batatas originated from Latin America and is now cultivated worldwide. Rich in carbohydrates, fibre, vitamin A, C, B2, B6 and E. A good source of potassium, copper, manganese and iron. Purple sweet potato has an estimated 150% of the anti-oxidant power of blueberries, making it a potent superfood ingredient.
Key Benefits
01
Stable Natural Colour Source
Rich in anthocyanins that provide a highly-stable natural colouring with health-giving potential for eye-health, cardiovascular, bowel health and weight management. A clean, natural replacement for synthetic purple-hue colours.
02
Resistant Starch for Gut Health
Resistant starch has prebiotic functionality — associated with reduced glycaemic response, lowered blood cholesterol and production of fatty acids that support gut flora. After processing, shown to function as a probiotic.
03
Anti-Oxidant for Health & Wellness
Anthocyanins are potent antioxidants that reduce damage caused by reactive oxygen species, providing a wide variety of health benefits. Sweet potato extracts exhibit antibacterial, antifungal and glycaemic control functions.
1
Estimated 150% of the anti-oxidant power of blueberries
2
Rich in Vitamins A, C, B2, B6 and E
3
Good source of potassium, copper, manganese, iron and carotenoids
4
High in resistant starch with prebiotic and probiotic functionality
Plant Origin
Latin America — now grown under licence in Spain and Portugal, processed in GFSI-certified facilities in Europe.
Available Formats
Purée (20/22 Brix), Powder, Pigment, Raw
Our Process
01
Discovery
Beotanics researches, sources and cultivates rare and forgotten crops, identifying those with latent potential for the food and beverage industry.
02
Select & Accentuate
Through meticulous selection and cultivation, we develop a winning strain — a category leader in terms of yield, nutrition and function.
03
Proven at Scale
Our network of experts and resources are uniquely placed to scale production to levels of commercial viability.
