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Is the skin of Okinawan sweet potatoes edible?

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Over 100 million tons of sweet potatoes are produced worldwide each year, and the Okinawan sweet potato variety is celebrated for its distinctive purple flesh. A common question arises for home cooks: Is the skin of Okinawan sweet potatoes edible? The answer is yes, and there are many nutritional reasons to keep it on.