Abstract:The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L). has significant potential as a source of carbohydrates in Indonesia The purple hue of sweet potatoes is a result of natural pigments known as anthocyanins. As antioxidants and free radical scavengers, anthocyanin chemicals have a crucial role in combating aging, cancer, and degenerative disorders. In addition, anthocyanins possess anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties, as well as the capacity to prevent liver function abnormalities, act as antihypertensives, and … Show more
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