Known to be low in calories, the sweet potato is a South African favourite. They are also packed with nutrients.

The versatile vegetable can be baked, boiled, roasted, grilled and deep-fried.

Charles Finlay, store manager of Food Lover’s Market Westgate, has given us tips on the best ways to select and store sweet potatoes.

When buying sweet potatoes, select the small to medium ones as they usually are sweet and creamy. Select the ones that are firm, smooth-skinned and even-toned. Sweet potatoes should be kept at room temperature and only be refrigerated once they have been cooked. Storing fresh sweet potatoes in the refrigerator before cooking will harden the core of the vegetable and create spots, causing the vegetable to spoil much quicker.

Sweet potato could be kept for up to two weeks if stored properly.

To stand a chance to win an R 500 voucher redeemable at Food Lover’s Market Westgate, enter by sending your name, surname and postal details to theRoodepoort Record editor Roelien Vorster at roelienv@caxton.co.za with ‘Tip of the week’ in the subject line.

The following are the terms and conditions for the Food Lover’s Market Westgate R500 voucher:

1. It is not redeemable for cash.
2. It entitles the bearer to R500 worth of purchases at Food Lover’s Market Westgate.
3. It is valid for three years from the date of issue.
4. Food Lover’s Market and Roodepoort Record employees are not eligible to enter the competition.

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