Detoxified Sweet Potatoes

Detoxified Sweet Potatoes

　　Xiaozhang Town in Zaoqiang County, Hengshui, is located in the middle alluvial plain of the Heilonggang River Basin. With flat terrain and deep soil layers, it boasts nearly 10,000 acres of sandy river land, making it an ideal location for growing sweet potatoes. An Hebei Province detoxified sweet potato promotion demonstration base has been established, centered around Dongfang Village and covering eight surrounding villages. The base develops the cultivation of detoxified sweet potato varieties such as “Beijing 553,” “Taishu 2,” and “Jishu 4,” with a total planting area of over 6,000 acres and an average yield of 6,000 jin per mu. The registered trademark is “Dongfang” brand.

　　 Detoxified sweet potatoes are the result of combining biotechnology with virology techniques. Based on the movement and distribution characteristics of viruses within plants, biotechnological methods are used to eliminate the viruses. These sweet potatoes have a smooth and uniform shape, and offer a sweet and smooth taste. They are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, ash, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. They can strengthen the spleen and boost energy, promote fluid production and relieve thirst, aid digestion and relieve constipation. They also provide anti-cancer and cancer-preventive benefits, help lower plasma cholesterol levels, prevent arteriosclerosis, combat aging, protect eyesight, and enhance the body’s immunity. As a result, the medical community ranks them as the top anti-cancer fruit and vegetable, while nutritionists call them a “longevity food.”