Description/Taste
Purple sweet potatoes are medium to large in size and are long and cylindrical with a slightly irregular shape. The skin is rough with a purple brown hue and is speckled with petite eyes, dark brown / purple spots, and fine root hairs. The flesh is firm, dense, and purple natural colored, turning a rich beautiful dark purple when cooked. Purple sweet potatoes are known for their velvety texture with a sweet flavor when roasted or baked. Purple sweet potato also usually known in worldwide as an Uber.

Seasons/Availability
Purple sweet potatoes are available year-round.

Current Facts
Purple sweet potato is a tuber plant with the Latin name Ipomoea batatas L. where the roots are generally used as an alternative source of carbohydrates as a substitute for rice. 

Nutritional Value
Purple sweet potatoes contain calories, protein, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and iron.