Fresh Whole Sweet Potato

Fresh Whole Sweet Potato from Vietnam

Specifications:

• Types: Japanese sweet potato (golden flesh, very sweet), purple sweet potato (violet flesh), orange sweet potato (deep orange flesh); graded by size S, M, L (firm, smooth skin, uniform shape).
• Quality: Clean, fresh, no rot, no pests/diseases, no chemical residues, no bruising; meets export standards (traceable origin, registered growing areas).

Production:

• Mainly grown in Mekong Delta (Vĩnh Long, Đồng Tháp), Central Highlands (Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Lâm Đồng – red basalt soil), and some northern provinces (Thanh Hóa, Quảng Ngãi).
• Harvested after 4–5 months, washed clean, sorted manually or mechanically, often stored in MA bags to maintain freshness.

Uses (Culinary & Medicinal):

• Culinary: Boiled, steamed, baked, fried, used in desserts, cakes; naturally sweet and starchy.
• Medicinal: Rich in vitamin A (beta-carotene), fiber, potassium; supports digestion, boosts immunity, good for eyes and skin, helps control blood sugar, strong antioxidant.

Applications in Other Industries:

• Starch & Food Processing: Extracted starch for noodles, snacks, syrup, beverages, thickeners, stabilizers.
• Biofuel: Fermented to produce bioethanol as renewable fuel.
• Textile & Paper: Starch used as sizing agent in textiles and binder/coating in paper production.
• Cosmetics & Chemicals: Anthocyanins from purple variety used as natural color in lipsticks, creams; also in biodegradable plastics, adhesives, paints.
• Animal Feed: Leaves, vines, and surplus tubers used as high-energy, protein-rich feed for livestock.

Packaging:

• Cartons: 5–10–20 kg (export standard, ventilated, moisture-resistant).
• Mesh bags or vacuum bags: 3–10 kg.
• Custom options: MA (modified atmosphere) bags, labeled with traceability.

Quantity per 20ft Container:

• Reefer container (refrigerated): Approximately 18–22 tons (depending on carton packing and stacking; stored at 12–15°C to prevent spoilage).

Certificates:

• Mandatory: Phytosanitary Certificate (Plant Quarantine – especially required for China with registered growing zones and packing facilities).
• Commonly provided: HACCP, ISO 22000, VietGAP/GlobalGAP (food safety); Certificate of Origin (C/O) for tariff benefits if required.