Garnet Yams
Estimated Inventory, lb : 40.00
This item was last sold on : 11/04/24
Description/Taste
Red yams are medium to large in size and are slender, ovate, and cylindrical in shape, tapering at the ends. The rough skin is a dusty brown-maroon with some brown spots scattered across the surface. The flesh is orange-gold and is firm, dense, and moist. When cooked, Red yams are starchy and moister than other yam varieties, and its flavor is sweet with a savory earthiness. In addition to the tubers, the leaves of the Red yam plant are edible as well, offering both nutrients and a flavor similar to that of spinach.
Seasons/Availability
Red yams are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Red yams, botanically classified as Ipomoea batatas, are a root vegetable of the Convolvulaceae or morning glory family. It is not a true yam, but rather a sweet potato that lost its identity to an American labeling system that forced the naming of yellow-orange fleshed sweet potatoes to include yam in their identification. Today the USDA requires that all yams also be labeled as sweet potatoes when sold. Red yams earned their name from the color of their skin, and the opulent maroon skin tone is similar in color to a garnet stone.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
