STUDY UTILISATION OF PURPLE SWEET POTATO IN FOOD PRODUCTS: RESEARCH TRENDS BIBLIOMETRIC

Abstract

Purple sweet potato is a highly nutritious crop that has been widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.Purple sweet potato contains a large amount of carbohydrates, phytochemicals, and anthocyanins, which are a type of flavonoid compound with antioxidant activity (Nguyen et al., 2023).Purple sweet potato is an important staple food crop that can contribute to food security and community nutrition.Purple sweet potato contains abundant secondary metabolites, including anthocyanins, which give the roots their colorful pigmentation (Xiao et al., 2023).Purple sweet potato has the potential to be used in flour products, supporting diversification programs (Pratiwi et al., 2023).In addition, sweet potato cultivation, including purple sweet potato can be a valuable source of food security for families, especially in drought-affected areas (Sapakhova et al., 2023).Overall, purple sweet potato is a versatile and nutrient-rich crop that can play an important role in addressing food security and nutritional challenges of society.

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