Recipe of the Week: Boniatillo (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a sweet potato and a boniato? ›

Boniato is considered a cross between a baking potato and a sweet potato in terms of flavor and color. You can distinguish boniato from other potatoes by its pink to burgundy-colored skin and creamy white flesh. In terms of taste, boniato is much fluffier, drier, and less sweet than the orange-fleshed sweet potato.

sweet potato [noun] (the edible tuber of) a tropical twining plant.

Boniato (also called batata or tropical sweet potato) is a white, starchy, and dry version of the common sweet potato. It's popular in Florida and the Caribbean, but well-known throughout the Americas and some of Europe (Spain in particular).

Bonatios are also commonly called Cuban sweet potatoes. While the generic name is the same as for the ordinary sweet potato widely grown in gardens and farms around the state, boniatos differ primarily by having a distinctive white interior rather than the characteristic yellow or orange flesh of other varieties.

Boniato nutrition

This root ranks fairly low on the glycemic index. This makes it a healthy choice for those with insulin issues. There is only half the sugar of most sweet potatoes. Fiber is found in abundance in this healthy root vegetable.

Boniatos are overall a healthy, nutritious food that can be enjoyed simply and regularly. They are considered to be good food for those suffering from anemia due to their amount of digestible iron and have a high amount of flavonoids and beta-carotene to help manage stress. And they taste good.

Are there benefits to eating sweet potatoes if you have diabetes? When eaten in moderation, all kinds of sweet potatoes are healthy. They're very high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and can safely be included in a diabetes-friendly diet.

Whether you decide to peel it or not is up to you—and/or whatever the recipe calls for. Boniato is also known as a batata, Cuban sweet potato, white yam, Florida yam, camote, kamote, Caribbean sweet potato, or kumara—but again, it's not a yam.

Peeling is optional. Boniatos are also called the white sweet potato. Like a red sweet potato, boniato's skin is not usually eaten. Boniato's flesh discolors rapidly when peeled, so put them in cold water right away.

Boniato Sweet Potatoes are a root vegetable that is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. They are a versatile ingredient that can be baked, boiled, mashed, fried, and even used in desserts.

Is boniato a Japanese sweet potato? ›

The two most common white-fleshed sweet potatoes are Boniato, also called batata, or Cuban sweet potato, and the Japanese sweet potato, also called the satsuma-imo. The big difference between the two is the skin color: Japanese sweet potatoes have a pinkish brown skin and the outer skin of a boniato is light tan.

Yes, dogs can eat sweet potatoes. In fact, sweet potatoes are often found as an ingredient in many high-quality dog foods because they are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins (like A, B6, and C), and minerals like iron, calcium, and selenium.

Boniato (also called batata or tropical sweet potato) is a white, starchy, and dry version of the common sweet potato. It's popular in Florida and the Caribbean, but well-known throughout the Americas and some of Europe (Spain in particular).

Satsuma-Imo (AKA Japanese Sweet Potatoes)

Satsuma-Imo have similar reddish-purple skin to Garnets but have a light yellow interior. Their dry, russet potato-like flesh is incredibly sweet and more starchy than other sweet potatoes. They taste amazing simply roasted or sauteed.

An orange skinned, orange-fleshed sweetpotato. Varieties include Jewell, Covington, Bellevue, and Beauregard. When cooked, the meat is super-sweet and very moist, especially as compared to pale yellow- or white-fleshed types.

Boniatos are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. Similar to yuca, they're high in fiber and carbohydrates, which are a good source of energy for those who are engaged in extraneous physical activities, such as sports.

Peeling is optional. Boniatos are also called the white sweet potato. Like a red sweet potato, boniato's skin is not usually eaten. Boniato's flesh discolors rapidly when peeled, so put them in cold water right away.