On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 04:27:40 GMT, "Dwayne" > wrote:

>They have to be cured properly after harvesting. Curing makes the starch
>turn into sugar, making them sweet enough to eat without adding brown sugar.

Is there any way to further cure at home sweet potatoes bought from
the supermarket?

I've had a heck of a time finding truly sweet ones over the last few
years or so and always have to add brown sugar or honey. They used to
exude a sticky brown surgary substance when baked. Nowdays, they
rarely do.

_jed