Fuping Sweet Potato Vermicelli

Fuping Sweet Potato Vermicelli

　　Vermicelli

　　Fuping sweet potato vermicelli has a history of several hundred years. It is a dried starch product made from sweet potatoes, processed into thread-like or strip-like forms. It appears in grayish-white, yellow, or yellowish-brown colors and is sold in dried form. Its characteristics include being resistant to overcooking, not breaking apart easily, and having good elasticity. It is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, niacin, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. The vermicelli also has excellent flavor absorption properties—it can soak up the taste of various delicious broths. Coupled with its own tender and smooth texture, it becomes even more refreshing and pleasant to eat. Based on shape, it can be divided into round vermicelli and wide flat vermicelli. In ancient times, due to limited production, only a few people could afford it. The vermicelli from Taiping Village in Wangliao Town of Fuping was considered top-quality, and it has now become a major processing base for vermicelli.