Yams are members of the Dioscoreae family. Dependent on the yam
variety, of which there are approximately **0, its flesh might be
of different colors which include white, ivory, yellow, or purple
while its thick skin either can be white, pink, or even
brownish-black. Their shape is long as well as round (frequently
having offshoots known as toes) whilst their exterior texture is
rough as well as scaly. Yams have got a starchy as well as a
slippery texture so when cooked, will be either creamy or even
firm, based upon the variety. Their taste is earthy and also
hardy, with many varieties having minimal if any, sweetness.
Particular kinds of yams consist of Dioscorea alata (Hawaiian
yam), Dioscorea batatas (korean yam) as well as Dioscorea
esculenta (sweet yam).
