White Yam 1.5kg - Product of Ghana

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Although white sweet potatoes don’t have a high content of anti-oxidants like orange or purple sweet potatoes, they contain some amount which makes them worthy of being a part of your diet. The initial baking step at 350 degrees F is crucial for partially cooking the sweet potatoes. Be sure not to overcook them during this step; they should be soft on the outside but not fully cooked through. This helps to achieve the perfect texture when roasting them later. An exception to the cooking rule is the mountain yam ( Dioscorea polystachya), known as nagaimo and can be further classified into ichōimo (lit. 'ginkgo-leaf yam'; kanji: 銀杏芋), or yamatoimo (lit. Yamato yam; kanji: 大和芋), depending on the root shape. [ citation needed] Another variety of yam, jinenjo, is used in Japan as an ingredient in soba noodles. In Okinawa, purple yams ( Dioscorea alata) are grown. This purple yam is popular as lightly deep-fried tempura, as well as being grilled or boiled. Additionally, the purple yam is a common ingredient of yam ice cream with the signature purple color. Purple yam is also used in other types of traditional wagashi sweets, cakes, and candy. [ citation needed] India [ edit ]

A. Yes, as long as you consume them in moderation. Excess consumption can cause stomach upset due to high fibre content. However, if you are trying to build muscle, eating yams helps. They are high in carbs and calories. Therefore, they provide you with the required energy to go about your day without adverse effects. Q. Do yams increase weight? Raw yam has only moderate nutrient density, with appreciable content (10% or more of the Daily Value, DV) limited to potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, thiamin, dietary fiber, and vitamin C (table). [32] But raw yam has the highest potassium levels amongst the 10 major staple foods of the world ( see nutritional chart). Yam supplies 118 calories per 100grams. Yam generally has a lower glycemic index, about 54% of glucose per 150gram serving, compared to potato products. [33] D. trifida, the cush-cush yam, is native to the Guyana region of South America and is the most important cultivated New World yam. Since they originated in tropical rainforest conditions, their growth cycle is less related to seasonal changes than other yams. Because of their relative ease of cultivation and their good flavor, they are considered to have a great potential for increased production. [18] Wild taxa [ edit ] D. hirtiflora subsp. pedicellata [ edit ] In Colombia yam production has been specifically located in the Caribbean region, where it has become a key product in the diet of the population of this area. In 2010, Colombia was among the 12 countries with the highest yam production worldwide, and ranked first in yield of tons per hectare planted. Although its main use is for food, several studies have shown its usefulness in the pharmaceutical industry and the manufacture of bioplastics. However, in Colombia, there is no evidence of the use of this product, other than food. [44] Philippines [ edit ] Yams at Port-Vila market ( Vanuatu) A piece of cake made with ube (purple yam; Philippines) They can be! Compared to regular white potatoes, white sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index, meaning they don’t spike blood sugar as dramatically. But as with anything, it comes down to portions and your overall diet balance. In reasonable amounts they’re a tasty option for diabetics looking for variety. How do you know when white sweet potatoes are cooked?a b Naleba, Mere (25 April 2015). "Million dollar aim". The Fiji Times Online . Retrieved 1 June 2017. Aerial or potato yams ( D. bulbifera) have antinutritional factors. In Asia, detoxification methods, involving water extraction, fermentation, and roasting of the grated tuber, are used for bitter cultivars of this yam. The bitter compounds in yams also known locally as air potato include diosbulbin and possibly saponins, such as diosgenin. [39] In Indonesia, an extract of air potato is used in the preparation of arrow poison. [29] Cultural aspects [ edit ] 1817 painting of Ashanti yam ceremony, Ghana

Mukesh, R., & Namita, P. (2013). Medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential – A review [Abstract].Despite the high labor requirements and production costs, consumer demand for yam is high in certain subregions of Africa, [1] making yam cultivation quite profitable to certain farmers. [ citation needed] Major cultivated species [ edit ] In central parts of India, the yam is prepared by being finely sliced, seasoned with spices, and deep fried. In Southern India, the vegetable is a popular accompaniment to rice dishes and curry. The purple yam, D. alata, is also eaten in India, where it is also called the violet yam. Species may be called by the regional name "taradi", which can refer to D. belophylla, [46] Dioscorea deltoidea, [47] and D. bulbifera. [48] Digging and selling taradi is a major source of income in the region of Palampur. [49] Nepal [ edit ] Crowther, Alison; Lucas, Leilani; Helm, Richard; Horton, Mark; Shipton, Ceri; Wright, Henry T.; Walshaw, Sarah; Pawlowicz, Matthew; Radimilahy, Chantal; Douka, Katerina; Picornell-Gelabert, Llorenç; Fuller, Dorian Q.; Boivin, Nicole L. (14 June 2016). "Ancient crops provide first archaeological signature of the westward Austronesian expansion". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 113 (24): 6635–6640. Bibcode: 2016PNAS..113.6635C. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1522714113. PMC 4914162. PMID 27247383.