Hungry Planet: Sweet Potatoes' Flavor Is More Complex Than You Think
Packed full of vitamin A, calcium, and iron, sweet potatoes don’t get the love they deserve. In this episode, North Carolina State University PhD student Modesta Abugu tells Niba about her research to make sweet potatoes more delicious by identifying the aromatic molecules that give rise to their complex flavor. Niba also chats with students in the Sweet Potato Project who have planted, harvested, and sold sweet potatoes at a local community farm. Part of the "Hungry Planet" sereis.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 48 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Home and Family, Science
- Subtopic: Climatology, Environmental Issues, Food, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Hungry Planet
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