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Can you buy real yams in the US?
True yams are indigenous to Africa and Asia, with most grown in Africa, but there are over 150 varieties of yams available worldwide. Yams are mostly sold in chunks, sealed in plastic wrap—if you can even find them in the U.S. at all.
Where are yams sold?
A true yam won't be found in your typical grocery store. 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.
What are yams in the USA?
In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat.
How do you buy fresh yams?
To select healthy yams, pick yams that are firm to touch all the way around and have very small to no cracks. While yam skin is highly textured, it shouldn't be wrinkled like an old cucumber. These tips are generally helpful but note that at different stages of life, the taste of the yam changes.
