Tag: Yam

slang She has large buttocks. What does yam mean in slang? What does YAM stand for? Rank Abbr. Meaning YAM You Are Mine YAM Yelling at Me YAM Yet Another Modem YAM Yet Another Meeting What do rappers mean when they say yams? That site lists a number of alternate, street-level definitions for “yams,” including […]

The word yam is ultimately derived, via Portuguese or Spanish, from a West African language called Wolof, from the word nyam, meaning “to sample” or “taste.” Similar words for yam in other African languages derive from words meaning “to eat” and “to chew.” Why is a yam called a yam? It seems that American slaves […]

Sweet Potatoes, often called ‘yams’, are a dicot (a plant having two embryonic seed leaves) and are from the Convolvulacea or morning glory family. What do people call yams? sweetpotatoesYes, all so-called “yams” are in fact sweetpotatoes. Most people think that long, red-skinned sweetpotatoes are yams, but they really are just one of many varieties […]

Yams have a cylindrical shape with blackish or brown, bark-like skin and white, purple, or reddish flesh. Compared to sweet potatoes, yams are starchier and drier. They’re carried in more grocery stores these days, but your best chance of finding them is to look in international and specialty markets. Are yams white or orange? Sweet […]

The folks at Cooks Illustrated write in their ever-so-modestly titled tome The Best Vegetable Recipes that the best way to make baked yams and sweet potatoes is to lightly coat them in vegetable oil, pierce ’em multiple times with a knife, and stick them in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes to an hour. How […]

Yams are mostly sold in chunks, sealed in plastic wrap—if you can even find them in the U.S. at all. They can reach up to 150 pounds, but they can also be as small as your average spud. True yams have rough, dark skin, and their flesh can range from white to reddish color, but […]

Yams have a rougher brown exterior, while sweet potatoes have a smoother skin. Choose small to medium-size firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no bruises or cracks. Look for frozen sweet potato cubes which are already peeled and diced, making it easy to add to various recipes like soups and stews. How do you […]

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 […]

When taken by mouth: Wild yam is possibly safe when used for up to 12 weeks. It’s usually well tolerated, but taking large amounts might cause vomiting, upset stomach, and headache. When applied to the skin: Wild yam is possibly safe when applied to the skin. What does wild yam do to the body? 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 […]

Puna. Yam (Puna) is very popular in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. What are yams in Nigeria? Yams are tropical tuber crops. They are mainly cylindrical in shape, with rounded ends. The bark is mostly light brown when harvested and darkens during storage. They are a major staple in Nigeria. What are African yams […]

Food vendors fry yam in deep pots with a lot of oil covering the yam. This allows oil to take over the yam throughout the frying process and yam doesn’t stick to frying pan to burn. At home, most people use small oil and frying pan which leaves yam slighly burnt with bitter taste. Is […]

In fact, you can freeze these tubers in multiple ways — from raw (as long as they’re blanched first) or cooked. How do you freeze cooked yams? How Do You Freeze Yams? Heat things up: Cook yams as desired, then mash or slice them to prepare for freezing. Seal the deal: Place in a freezer […]

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 […]

There are some differences in the appearance of African yam, but generally, the tubers are long with a dark brown color. Yam tubers generally have a rough skin with some cultivars having “bristly” appearance. More mature yams have more shriveled skin and a slightly sweet taste due to the water content drying out. What does […]

The chlorogenic acid basically combines with the iron ions found in the potatoes and the oxygen that is absorbed from the surroundings as well as the cooking water, thus creating a dark color. Why do my cooked sweet potatoes turn black? One of those phenols, called chlorogenic acid, is the culprit that makes sweet potatoes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Yam is the second most important root/tuber crop in Africa after cassava, and is extremely important to food security in regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as well as the tropical Americas. Virtually all global yam production takes place in the developing world. Is yam a stem crop? Potatoes and yams technically have modified […]

The toxic ingredients in the yam species include the toxic alkaloid called dioscorine. 1 Others include hista- mine and saponins. 1,2 Dioscorine triggers convulsion among other central nervous system symptoms when a fragment of the tuber weighing about 100g or more is ingested. Can yam be poisonous? Wild, uncooked bitter yam can be UNSAFE to […]