McCain Foods introduces sweet potato range in South Africa

The sweet potato is now available in a new frozen chip and chunk form from McCain Foods (SA) – in an appetizing orange colour not readily found as a fresh vegetable in South Africa.

The new Alternatives Sweet Potato range includes the McCain Alternatives 10mm Sweet Potato Straight Cut Chips, the McCain Alternatives Sweet Potato Deep Crinkle Cut Chips, and the McCain Alternatives Sweet Potato Chunks with Rosemary and Garlic.  The sweet potato variety used to produce this new range is farmed specifically for McCain Foods and is bright orange in colour, unlike the white fleshed variety traditionally found as a fresh vegetable in South Africa.  McCain Agriculture has selected and developed the ideal growing regions for this variety over the past few seasons and has also established how best to cure and store the roots for optimum flavour. The sweet potatoes are then manufactured with a clear coating in McCain Foods’ new multi-million rand potato factory to deliver a delectable crisp exterior and smooth interior.

Coated sweet potatoes absorb less oil and, as with all McCain products, contain no trans fatty acids, and are naturally cholesterol free and low in saturated fat.

The range adds variety to any menu and offers unique and exciting ways to serve meals. The new sweet potato range is ideally incorporated onto menus as snacks, for use in vegetarian starters or main courses or as a main meal accompaniment. The chunks can be used in soups, casseroles, puddings, baked goods, or as a substitute for white potatoes in favourite recipes.

The orange colour also adds more appetizing appeal to any dish.

The new sweet potato chips are available all year round and are therefore not subject to seasonal pricing and, as with all McCain products, they require no preparation time and they provide a delicious and unique taste.

With the World Cup around the corner, and having received a positive response to the product internationally, the McCain Alternatives Sweet Potato range offer an ideal solution to meet the demands of international tourists and will make an innovative and nutritious addition to any menu.<>For further information or details of how to order your McCain Alternatives Sweet Potato products, please contact McCain Foodservice Division (South Africa) or visit www.mccain.co.za