Fresh Yams True Yams have pale white flesh, and bark like skin. They are highly
nutritious, providing a source of fibre, potassium and antioxidants.
Yam is a starchy tuber vegetable, native to Africa. It is often referred to as
African Yam to differentiate the term ‘Yam’ from what Americans use to describe
soft sweet potatoes.
It has has edible tuberous root that is spindle-shaped like turnip with a light
brown skin and white flesh.
The Yam is a tropical vegetable which is very sensitive to cold, only grow it in
warm environment.
True Yams have pale white flesh, and bark like skin. They are highly nutritious,
providing a source of fibre, potassium and antioxidants.
Yam's generally have a glycemic index lower than other legume products, which
means that they could provide a more sustained form of energy (Emiola, 2011) so
suggesting it to be a good source of meal for diabetic patients.