Yams are imported into the USA and Canada from the Caribbean or Latin America. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are native to the USA. They have delicate skin and a sweet tasting moist texture.
What is yam called in America?
In the United States, the terms “yam” and “sweet potato” are used interchangeably, but they are completely different vegetables. 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.
Which country has yam?
The biggest producer of yams is Nigeria (more than 44 million tons), followed by Ghana, Ivory Coast, Benin and Togo. Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Haiti and Colombia complete the top 10. Most yams producing countries are in Africa.
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