GLOSSARY · ROOT & TUBER FLOURS
Sweet Potato Flour
EN Sweet Potato Flour · DE Süßkartoffelmehl · IT Farina di Patata Dolce
CATEGORY=Root, Tuber & Fruit FloursBINDING=2/5CROSS-CONTACT=Low cross-contact riskPRIMARY USE=Baking, pancakes, flatbreads
Sweet Potato Flour (also: Yam flour (a misleading US name) | Kamote flour) — Naturally sweet, orange-tinted. Moist, dense bakes.
✓ GF STATUS
Naturally gluten-free. In US, 'yam flour' often means sweet potato flour (true yams = separate root).
Is it safe for coeliacs?
Naturally gluten-free. In US, 'yam flour' often means sweet potato flour (true yams = separate root).
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if certified |
| US (FDA) | GF if certified |
| Australia / NZ | GF if certified |
In the kitchen
Naturally sweet, orange-tinted. Moist, dense bakes. Best for: Baking, pancakes, flatbreads.
If you don’t have it
Cassava flour (neutral)
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.
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EVIDENCE LEDGER
Safety frameCODEX / AOECS
Entry updated2026-06-12
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