Author: Marilyn Medina

Usually, their ends become soft before turning brown or black. As soon as these parts spoil, the flavor of the whole tubers will be affected. In some cases, you can see wrinkles on the surface. The reason is the loss of moisture, and such tubers are not edible anymore. How long does it take for […]

West African yams are toxic when raw and must be cooked prior to consumption. The tubers are commonly boiled, sprinkled with palm oil and served with eggs, or they are boiled and mashed into a dough-like paste known as fufu and is served with soups and stews. Which yam is poisonous? Bitter yamBitter yam is […]

Enzymatic browning caused by the oxidation of phenols by polyphenol oxidases and peroxidases is the most common phenomenon associated with the browning of yams and sweet potato during injury and processing at low temperatures (Teo, Lasekan, Adzahan and Hashim, 2016). How do you prevent browning reactions? The browning can be slowed down by preventing the […]

The main difference between cassava and yam is that cassava possesses a higher percentage of calories than yams. It is true that yams and cassava are tuberous root vegetables. Both cassava and yams grow out of a flowering plant. Is cassava considered a yam? Yams, sweet potatoes, and cassava are classed as tuberous root vegetables […]

The bulb and roots of wild yams contain a chemical called diosgenin, which can influence the production of several useful hormones in humans, such as estrogen or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Consuming wild yam may be a natural way of promoting these hormones in the body, which could have certain medical benefits. What are the side effects […]

African slaves had already been calling the ‘soft’ sweet potatoes ‘yams’ because they resembled the yams in Africa. Thus, ‘soft’ sweet potatoes were referred to as ‘yams’ to distinguish them from the ‘firm’ varieties. Which vegetable do North Americans call yams? In the United States, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas), especially those with orange flesh, are […]

Nutritional Value Yam leaves, or sweet potato leaves, are a source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation, vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, and fiber to regulate the digestive tract. What is the benefit of yam leaves? Some research has shown […]

Result: The glycaemic index of pounded yam was 61 and 59 in the diabetic type-2 and healthy subjects respectively while the glycaemic loadglycaemic loadThe glycemic load (GL) of food is a number that estimates how much the food will raise a person’s blood glucose level after eating it. One unit of glycemic load approximates the […]

Yam is the name given to several plant species in the genus Dioscorea including Dioscorea alata (white yam), Dioscorea bulbifera (potato yam), Dioscorea cayenensis (yellow yam), Dioscorea esculenta (Asiatic yam) and Dioscorea batatas (Chinese yam) that are grown for their edible tubers. What are the different names of yams? yam murphy. plant. spud. tater. tuber. […]

Unlike sweet potatoes, which can be eaten raw, yams always should be peeled and cooked because they contain many naturally occurring plant toxins including dioscorin. Can a person eat raw sweet potatoes? Turns out a lot of people think you have to cook sweet potatoes before you eat them. But unlike regular potatoes, which contain […]

The bottom line. Sweet potato skins are safe to eat and can be easily added to most recipes. They’re rich in fiber, other nutrients, and antioxidants that can help support a healthy gut, increase feelings of fullness, and prevent chronic disease. Why you should not eat potato skins? According to Mondy’s report, the high glycoalkaloid […]

Good for lowering blood pressure Yam contains the highest level of potassium, along with folate and other nutrients, which subsequently reduces hypertension and regulates the blood vessel for healthy blood flow. Are yams good for high blood pressure? Yams are full of nutrients that aid in heart health. Some of the main nutrients that promote […]

Literally and botanically speaking, the two are not related. Both the yam and the sweet potato DO grow underground and have yellowish-orange flesh, but there the similarity ends; they are not the same plant species. Do yams and sweet potatoes grow the same way? Sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family, so they […]