Sweet Potato Innovations and Applications

What percentage of daily vitamin A can an average sweet potato provide?

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

What is the main reason orange flesh sweet potatoes are popular?

• Low sugar content

• High beta carotene content

• High anthocyanin content

• High protein content

What are volatile flavor compounds?

• Molecules that are tasteless

• Compounds that are only found in fruits

• Tiny molecules that float in the air

• Large molecules that dissolve in water

What is the primary goal of the Sweet Potato Project in West Fresno?

• To export sweet potatoes internationally

• To provide educational and professional opportunities

• To increase sweet potato production

• To develop new sweet potato recipes

What skill does Kalon mention learning from the Sweet Potato Project?

• Business skills

• Marketing skills

• Agricultural skills

• Cooking skills

What is the role of amylase in sweet potatoes during baking?

• It increases the protein content

• It reduces the moisture content

• It breaks down starch into sugars

• It adds color to the sweet potatoes

What is maltose's role in sweet potatoes?

• It is a precursor to volatile compounds

• It is a type of protein

• It is a type of vitamin

• It is a type of fat

What does Modesta use to analyze sweet potato flavors?

• A microwave

• A large industrial oven

• A traditional baking oven

• A small specialized instrument

What is the main focus of Modesta's research on sweet potatoes?

• Identifying and quantifying volatile compounds

• Developing new sweet potato colors

• Increasing the size of sweet potatoes

• Reducing the cost of sweet potato production

What does the conclusion of the video emphasize?

• The history of sweet potatoes

• The importance of sweet potato farming

• The need for more sweet potato recipes

• The potential of sweet potatoes in various applications