Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Large, cylindrical tuber with rough, brownish skin |
Color |
Brown or light pink (skin); white, yellow, or purple (flesh) |
Shape |
Irregular, elongated, and tapered |
Size |
10 cm to 100 cm in length (depending on variety) |
Weight |
1 kg to 5 kg per tuber |
Texture (Raw) |
Firm and starchy |
Moisture Content |
60-70% (varies by type and storage conditions) |
Starch Content |
18-30% |
Energy Content |
118-130 kcal per 100g |
Carbohydrates |
27-37% |
Protein Content |
1.5-2.5% |
Fat Content |
0.1-0.3% |
Fiber Content |
3-4% |
Shelf Life (Fresh) |
2-3 weeks (under optimal storage conditions) |