Assessment of Production and Utilization Practices of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea Batatas L.) in Sidama Region, Ethiopia

Table 7

Method of consumption and utilization of orange-fleshed sweet potato in the area.

Variables	Frequency	Percentage
How often do you eat sweet potato
Twice a day	26	7.1
Daily	57	15.7
Once a week	162	44.5
Once a month	119	32.7
Common processing method of OFSP sweet potato products for consumption in your household
Boiling	285	78.3
Steaming	36	9.9
Roasting	43	11.8
Which products are you familiar with
White-fleshed sweet potato	237	65.1
Orange-fleshed sweet potato	137	34.9
Are you aware that OFSP has a high vitamin A content
No	51	14.0
Yes	313	86.0
You promoted the consumption of OFSP by your youngsters and pregnant ladies
No	44	12.1
Yes	320	87.9