Also called moniato, it is a product that has its origins in Central and South America, in the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico and in the southern part of Venezuela, its consumption has spread since the conquest in Europe Being today China the main producer worldwide with 80% of the production, it has become popular for its nutritional characteristics, its easy cultivation. It is consumed cooked, as a garnish, but due to its sweet flavor it is also used in desserts and drinks, although it is also used in insudtrialized food products as an additive. This product is the root of the plant and has high content of starch, vitamins and fibers such as pectin and celluloses, although it stands out more than all the potassium content it has.