Sweet Potato Powder

Sweet potato powder is made from dried and ground sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables grown worldwide. The powder is created by dehydrating fresh sweet potatoes and then milling them into a fine powder.

Manufacturers use sweet potato powder as a natural coloring agent and for its mild sweetness and flavor. It can also add a subtle earthy taste and texture to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, snacks, and some beverages.

Sweet potato powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sweet potato and its components, but no specific evaluations for the powder itself are widely cited. Evidence suggests that nutrients from whole foods like sweet potatoes contribute to a healthy diet.