Silk Sweet (シルクスイート)

Silk Sweet is a Japanese sweet potato sold under a trademarked name, and the name is a promise about texture rather than sweetness. Its breeder registered it with Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture under the cultivar name HE306, and it then reached the market in the early 2010s. The skin is a deep reddish purple, while the flesh turns a bright yellow once cooked. Roast one slowly and it can become smooth, moist, and gently sweet. That texture is not automatic, though. It depends heavily on storage after harvest, on the size of the root, and on how you cook it. This guide covers what Silk Sweet is, how it developed, what it tastes like, how it compares with other varieties, and how to choose, store, and cook it at home. TOCWhat Is Silk Sweet? Silk Sweet sweet potato with purple-red skin and creamy flesh, ideal for healthy Japanese cuisine. Silk Sweet is a Japanese sweet potato cultivar bred by Kaneko Seeds, a seed company based in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture. Its official registered cultivar name is HE306, while “Silk Sweet” is the trademark under which it is sold. In practice, growers and shoppers use the trademark almost exclusively. Japanese Name シルクスイート (Shiruku Suīto), a registered...