- In May 2025, IFCG Egypt highlighted innovative uses of sweet potatoes in food manufacturing, specifically emphasizing the potential of sweet potato flour and puree for enhancing nutritional profiles and adding unique textures and flavors to various food products. This underscores a broader industry trend of exploring new applications for sweet potato flour to meet consumer demands for healthier and diverse food options
- In April 2025, research underscored the significant promise of incorporating sweet potato flour into bakery products to boost nutritional value and expand food options. The study revealed that sweet potato flour can notably increase moisture, sugar, protein, and dietary fiber levels in baked goods without compromising sensory quality
- In March 2025, Persistence Market Research noted that the global sweet potato flour market is projected for significant growth, driven by increasing consumer preference for gluten-free and nutritious alternatives. This report highlighted that manufacturers are increasingly incorporating sweet potato flour as a key ingredient in their product formulations due to rising awareness of gluten-related disorders and a growing number of consumers requiring gluten-free diets
- In October 2024, openPR.com reported on the rising popularity of sweet potato flour, attributing it to the increasing global demand for gluten-free, plant-based, and functional food products. The report emphasized product innovation, including flavored and organic varieties, and new product launches featuring sweet potato flour as a primary ingredient in snacks, bakery items, pasta, pancakes, and baby food
- In September 2023, ResearchGate published a study on the potential development and utilization of sweet potato flour as a raw material for the food industry in Indonesia. The research explored various drying methods and processing techniques to improve flour quality, especially color and functional characteristics, indicating a focus on optimizing production for industrial applications
