Bonita

Bonita is a white-fleshed sweet potato released by Louisiana State University, bred as a milder, drier alternative to the standard moist orange varieties. It has smooth rose to tan skin and creamy white flesh with a firm texture and a mild, delicately sweet flavor that is less cloying than orange types. Bonita cooks up somewhat drier and holds together well, appealing to cooks who want a versatile sweet potato for savory dishes. It produces good yields of attractive, uniform roots and stores well after curing. As one of the more popular modern white-fleshed varieties, Bonita gives gardeners a lighter-tasting sweet potato that bridges the gap between sugary orange types and dry heirloom whites.