Quick answer
Sweet potato: Sweet potato, sweet and soft, is eaten boiled, fried or roasted. Its leaves are also cooked in sauces. Ours comes from Dschang, in Cameroon’s West region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Patate douce
- Scientific name
- Ipomoea batatas
- Origin
- Dschang, Menoua · West
- Category
- Roots & tubers
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Sweet potato?
Sweet potato, sweet and soft, is eaten boiled, fried or roasted. Its leaves are also cooked in sauces.
Its scientific name is Ipomoea batatas.
Where does Sweet potato come from?
Our Sweet potato comes from Dschang, Menoua, in the West region (capital Bafoussam). Growing areas in the region: Foumbot, Dschang, Bafang, Mbouda, Bangangté. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Sweet potato?
Roots and tubers are boiled or steamed, pounded or grated. They go with sauces or become the base of the dish (achu, kwacoco, ekwang).
Pack size: 2 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh.
How should you store Sweet potato?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Sweet potato in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sweet potato called in French?
In French: Patate douce.
How do I store Sweet potato?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Sweet potato be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
