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Yam
Yam
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Yam is a whole tuber providing complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. No significant safety concerns when properly cooked.
Found in
129 products
What it is
Tuber from Dioscorea species (true yams), distinct from sweet potato. Starchy root vegetable common in West African, Caribbean, and Asian cuisines.
Whole food starch; vegetable.
What regulators actually say
"Yam, raw is catalogued in USDA FoodData Central as a whole food (Dioscorea species)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food, no specific regulation; labeling distinction from sweet potato required (21 CFR 101.4)
European Union — EFSA
Whole food, no specific regulation
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