Native to Africa and Asia, yams vary in size from that of a small potato to a record 130 pounds (as of 1999). There are over 600 varieties of yams and 95% of these crops are grown in Africa. Compared to sweet potatoes, yams are starchier and drier. 19 нояб. 2019 г.
Where can yams be found?
Yams originated in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Africans call yams “nyami,” which is where we get the word “yam.” They are cylindrical and vary in size. Some of the largest yams have weighed more than 100 pounds and have been several feet long.
Where are yams in the grocery store?
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.
Is yam and sweet potato the same?
The skin of a yam (left) looks kind of like tree bark, while a sweet potato (right) is more reddish-brown. Real yams are entirely different root vegetables that are more like yucca in texture and flavor. They have bumpy, tough brown skin (that looks almost tree trunk-like) with starchy, not sweet flesh.
Where are yams mostly grown?
Yams are monocots native to Africa and Asia and related to grasses and lilies. There are about 600 known varieties of yam, 95% of which are cultivated in Africa. Yam tubers tend to have different sizes ranging from the size of a small potato to more than 130 pounds.
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