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Look for small to medium size potatoes or yams with smooth, unblemished skin, all a uniform color. The sweet potato should be firm to the touch.
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Sweet potatoes and yams are actually two different vegetables, but are often used interchangeably in recipes.
There are two varieties of sweet potato. One variety has a thin yellow skin and bright yellow flesh, while the other has a think orange skin and dark flesh. The latter variety is the sweet and moist; the former is closer to a white baking potato.
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Sweet potatoes do not last as long as regular potatoes, no more than two weeks, but should be stored in the same manner: in a cool, dark place. Do not store yams or sweet potatoes in a refrigerator.
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