Tag: Yam

Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is also called Ñame or Malanga in Latin America, Kalo in Hawaii, Gabi in the Philippines and Inhame in Brazil. To confuse things more, those names all translate to “yam” in English! Some taro are purple inside and some are white, but they all are brown and scaly and rough on the […]

In contrast to other edible yams, Chinese yam tubers are non-toxic and can be eaten raw (Chan and Ng 2013). Can yam be poisonous? Wild, uncooked bitter yam can be UNSAFE to eat or take by mouth as medicine. It contains chemicals that can be poisonous and cause seizures. Bitter yam also contains chemicals similar […]

Though both cassava and yam are root vegetables rich in carbs, when it comes to their calories, cassava possesses a higher calorie content compared to yams. This is the main difference between cassava and yam. Which is healthier sweet potato or cassava? High in calories Cassava contains 191 calories per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving, which is […]

Nutrition Information Taro is High in Dietary Fibre, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese. Yams are high in fibre and a good source of potassium, which is beneficial in maintaining normal blood pressure. What is the difference between yam and taro? Nonetheless, when stripped of their skins, they are different colors. Taro is grown […]

Wild, uncooked bitter yam can be UNSAFE to eat or take by mouth as medicine. It contains chemicals that can be poisonous and cause seizures. Bitter yam also contains chemicals similar to the prescription drug digoxin (Lanoxin). These chemicals could cause a dangerously irregular heartbeat. Is there a poisonous yam? This tuber crop can however […]

Naturally occurring plant proteins found in yams can be toxic and cause illness if consumed raw. Peeling and cooking yams thoroughly will remove any harmful substances ( 17 ). Summary: Sweet potatoes contain oxalates that can increase the risk of kidney stones. What happens if I eat raw sweet potato? Bloating, cramps, and gas could […]

Propagating Yams in Three Steps Step 1: Divide the Yam. To propagate yams from minisetts, get a fresh yam and cut it into pieces while ensuring you have a good piece of skin on each one from which the new growth will emerge. Step 2: Dip the Pieces in Ashes. Step 3: Plant Your Yams. […]

In traditional yam production, the planting material is usually a mixture of cut and whole tubers, with resultant crops that are made up of plants of different ages even when planted on the same date. This study revealed that small whole-seed tubers were better than cut setts. What is the best method of planting yam? […]

Yams are starchy and have a rough, brown exterior. They can grow up to 45 feet long and are eaten in parts of Latin America, West Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. Sweet potatoes are a New World root vegetable, have a softer, reddish skin, a creamier interior, and often, a darker interior. Do yams and […]

Yams are grown in Africa and the Caribbean, so they are usually imported to the United States. They’re most commonly sold in specialty shops, like African grocery stores. Is yams and sweet potatoes the same thing? Sweet Potatoes, often called ‘yams’, are a dicot (a plant having two embryonic seed leaves) and are from the […]

I found that the most advantageous time to harvest is when the starch content of the leaf is at minimum levels. It’s as this point that the lower leaves start to turn yellow. I established that this happened before the whole leaves started to decompose, some six months after planting had been done in the […]

Yams and other fruits and vegetables are packed full of fiber, making them great heart-healthy foods. Another way yams promote heart health is their vitamin C content. Vitamin C has several functions in the body that affect heart health: strengthening blood vessels, speeding healing, and boosting your immune system. What are the health benefits of […]

Potatoes, corn, peas, parsnips, sweet potato and yams are all examples of starchy vegetables,” Tuck said. “Starchy vegetables provide important nutrients and fibre — however, we only need to eat them in small amounts. Is yam a starch food? Compared to sweet potatoes, yams are less sweet and much more starchy and dry. Do yams […]

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yamwild yamRheumatism root is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Apocynum cannabinum, also known as dogbane, Amy root, […]

Yams (Dioscorea) are a type of tuber vegetable that originated in Asia, Africa, and the Carribean ( 1 ). They’re often mistaken for sweet potatoes. However, yams are less sweet and more starchy. They have a distinct brown, bark-like exterior. Is yam a fruit or vegetable? Yams are also a tuber vegetable. Their scientific name […]

Taro is grown from the tropical taro plant and is not one of the nearly 600 types of yams. Summary Taro root grows from the taro plant, and unlike purple yams, they are not a species of yam. Is yam called taro? Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is also called Ñame or Malanga in Latin America, Kalo […]

sweet potato. Often North Americans use the words “yam” & “sweet potato” interchangeably. However, a true yam is a starchy, edible tuber, generally with a drier taste than a sweet potato. Yams are rough, scaly, difficult to peel and very low in beta-carotene. Do Americans call yams sweet potatoes? Americans have been calling the orange-fleshed […]

Yes! Yams, both true yams and the sweet potato variety, are an excellent addition to your dog’s diet in small, cooked, unseasoned servings. Are yams poisonous to dogs? Cooked Yams Are Safe to Incorporate Into Your Dog’s Diet If you cook the yam or potato, this reduces the solanine and oxalate levels, making it safe […]

They’re a great source of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, and antioxidants. Yams are linked to various health benefits and may boost brain health, reduce inflammation, and improve blood sugar control. They’re versatile, easy to prepare, and a great vegetable to include in your diet in both sweet and savory dishes. Is yam good for weight […]

Yams grow from a regular potato size to gigantic proportions of nearly 5 feet long! The skin of a true yam is tougher and bark like and the flesh is white, red or purplish in color. A true yam is not as common in North America, but you can find them in specialty or international […]