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ASU effort turns sweetpotatoes into milk

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By Bret Yager
| Wilkes Journal-Patriot Verified
Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are transforming surplus North Carolina sweetpotatoes into a first-of-its-kind, plant-based milk. The initiative — Rootsii — also provides undergraduate researchers with hands-on experience in developing a new agricultural product line. The startup will produce milk, creamers, ice cream, yogurt and other fermented foods such as sweetpotato-based miso and fermented hot sauce.
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$1.82M NCInnovation grant supporting sweet potato startup at App State

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By Bret Yager
| Watauga Democrat Verified
BOONE — Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are transforming surplus North Carolina sweet potatoes into a first-of-its-kind, plant-based milk. The initiative — Rootsii — also provides undergraduate researchers with hands-on experience in developing a new agricultural product line.
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From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State

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By Bret Yager
| Appalachian State University
BOONE, N.C. — Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are transforming surplus North Carolina sweetpotatoes into a first-of-its-kind, plant-based milk. The initiative — Rootsii — also provides undergraduate researchers with hands-on experience in developing a new agricultural product line. “Rootsii offers a new pathway to revitalize demand for sweetpotatoes and stabilize the regional agricultural economy.
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