Immunity
Immune Functional Snack – Sweet Potato
The sweet potato choice, for those snack-time moments.
THE FACT
In the European Union, nearly 1 in 3 adults doesn’t eat even one serving of fruit or vegetables a day¹.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You know you should eat more vegetables, but between work and the rush, the vegetables and salad stay in the fridge, and you end up snacking on whatever you find first.
THE BRIDGE
That’s why we developed Immune Functional Snack – Sweet Potato: these orange sweet potato chips are a crunchy snack that manages to fit vegetables into your diet almost without you noticing.
Origin / why
Immune – Sweet Potato is fried sweet potato made with rice bran oil and a touch of Himalayan pink salt. One of the defining traits of orange sweet potato is its deep color, a sign of the beta carotene it naturally contains, which the body later converts into vitamin A. A crunchy treat, but made with real sweet potato, not just any snack.
References
1. Eurostat. Nutritional habits statistics [Internet]. Statistics Explained; data extracted June 2022, referring to 2019. Available at: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/SEPDF/cache/68501.pdf
Laura Naharro
9to5 Nutritionist
“If you want to make the most of the carotenoids in foods like sweet potato, carrot, or pumpkin, include them in varied meals and pair them with a source of fat, such as olive oil, nuts, or seeds. Carotenoids are fat-soluble, meaning fat can help enhance the absorption of these compounds.”
Nutritional
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Nutrition information (per 100 g / per bag, 45 g)
Energy
1451 kJ / 347 kcal — 653 kJ / 156 kcal
Fat (of which saturates)
12.2 g (3 g) — 5.5 g (1.4 g)
Carbohydrate (of which sugars)
47.7 g (8.8 g) — 21.5 g (3.9 g)
Fibre
8.8 g — 4 g
Protein
2.9 g — 1.3 g
Salt
0.8 g — 0.36 g
Vitamin A
820 µg · 100% NRV* — 369 µg · 46% NRV*
Potassium
840 mg · 42% NRV* — 378 mg · 19% NRV*
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Values.
Full ingredient list
Orange sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) 87%, rice bran oil from rice (Oryza sativa L.) seed bran, and Himalayan pink salt.
Allergens
Contains no allergens. Gluten-free.
Warnings
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and high temperatures. It is important to follow a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Contraindications
As a fried product, frequent consumption is not recommended as part of a balanced diet. People with hypertension, kidney disease, or sodium- or potassium-restricted diets should moderate their intake or consult a professional, given its salt and potassium content.
Interactions
No relevant interactions with medications have been described. People taking medications that affect potassium levels, such as potassium-sparing diuretics or renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, should take its potassium content into account.
References
1. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health [Internet]. Official Journal of the European Union, L 136, 25.5.2012. Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32012R0432
Education
01
Eye-opening fact
Skin and mucous membranes (such as the respiratory and intestinal linings) act as the body’s first physical barrier against viruses and bacteria. And vitamin A is key to keeping them in good condition¹.
02
Myth vs. reality
Myth:
“Vitamin A is only important for eyesight.”
Reality:
In addition to helping maintain normal vision, vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system and helps maintain tissues such as the skin and mucous membranes².
03
Top ingredient
Despite being called “sweet potato,” it has no botanical relation to the potato. In fact, the potato is more closely related to the tomato and eggplant than to the sweet potato³.
04
9to5 tip
If you’re looking for what to eat to support your defenses day to day, beta carotene foods like sweet potato, carrot, or pumpkin are a safe bet.
References
1. Huang Z, Liu Y, Qi G, Brand D, Zheng SG. Role of Vitamin A in the Immune System. J Clin Med. 2018;7(9):258. doi: 10.3390/jcm7090258.
2. Vlietstra A, et al. Immune impairment associated with vitamin A deficiency: insights from clinical studies and animal model research. Nutrients. 2022;14(23):5038. doi:10.3390/nu14235038.
3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. — Kew Species Profiles, Plants of the World Online [Internet]. Available at: https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1101088-2/general-information
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