you should be able to tell if a raw sweet potato has gone bad by just looking at it and using your other senses. Does it smell strange? Is it soft, wet, oozing, squishy, discolored, or sprouting?

A raw sweet potato has a mild, earthy sweetness with a slightly starchy flavor and firm, crunchy texture. It isn't as intensely sweet as its cooked counterpart, but offers a refreshing ...