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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 90.78
This item was last sold on : 12/08/23

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Description/Taste

Garnet 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, Garnet 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 Garnet yam plant are edible as well, offering both nutrients and a flavor similar to that of spinach.

Seasons/Availability

Garnet yams are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.

Current Facts

Garnet 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. Garnet yams earned their name from the color of their skin, and the opulent maroon skin tone is similar in color to a garnet stone.

Nutritional Value

Garnet yams are an excellent source of dietary fiber and offer a healthy dose of vitamin C, B6, iron, copper, and potassium.

Applications

Garnet yams are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, roasting, frying, steaming, mashing, and pureeing. The high sugar and starch content of Garnet yams makes them suitable for a wide range of both sweet and savory applications. They can be roasted or baked whole and served as is or with complimentary ingredients such as cinnamon, cilantro, red bell pepper, cumin, chili pepper, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and poultry. Garnet yams can be steamed and then mashed or pureed and used to make sauces, gnocchi, soups, and curries. They can also be used as a filling for both sweet and savory pies and empanadas. Slice into rounds or sticks and bake or fry to make French fries. Add cubed and roasted or sautéed Garnet yam to breakfast hash, curry, risotto, pasta, or atop pizza. Complimentary flavors include sage, thyme, lime, persimmon, onion, chipotle chili, black beans, pecans, honey, maple syrup, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Refrigeration should be avoided when storing Garnet yams as it will cause them to spoil faster. Garnet yams will keep up to four weeks when stored in a cool and dry location away from direct sunlight and heat.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Garnet yam was mislabeled in the mid-20th century when orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were first introduced to the market. The original sweet potato cultivated in the United States was the dry, white-fleshed type. To avoid confusion, the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were marketed as yams to distinguish them from the white-fleshed variety Americans had come to associate with the name sweet potato. Real yams are native to the Caribbean and are difficult to find in the United States. The Garnet variety is one of the most common sweet potatoes cultivated for American markets. Along with the beauregard and jewel yams, these three varieties account for about ninety percent of the sweet potatoes produced in the United States.

Geography/History

What we refer to as yams in the United States are actually sweet potatoes which are native to the western tropical hemisphere. Garnet yams were discovered in the United States roughly in the mid-20th century. Today they can be found in farmers markets and grocers across the United States, but care must be taken because similar varieties are often labeled as Garnet yams and look similar.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Primal Balance Nutrition LLC	San Marcos CA	760-822-2904
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Mak Mak Organics	Oceanside CA	858-740-4217
Snooze - Del Mar	San Diego CA	888-703-5300
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Plant Based Meals	San Diego CA	858-255-0590
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Deeply Nourished	San Diego CA	808-489-7366
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623

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Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Temaki	Encinitas CA	702-489-2129
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Black Radish	San Diego CA	619-775-7412
Harney Sushi	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
The Harvest Honey	San Marcos CA	616-914-0124
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Qero	Encinitas CA	Chris 702-334-8845
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Criscito Pizza	San Diego CA	760-331-9638
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Meritage at Callaway, Inc.	Temecula CA	951-587-8889
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Savory Moment (1)	El Cajon CA	619-633-8863
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	925-980-9316
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Hyatt Islandia	San Diego CA	619-224-1234
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Humphrey's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Mothership	San Diego CA	858-342-3609
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Smokin J's BBQ	San Diego CA	703-314-1486
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Alejandra's Cocina	Carlsbad CA	858-500-5075
Raised By Wolves	San Diego CA	916-207-1076
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Sabor a Vida Café & Deli	Vista CA	760-536-3331
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
The Kitchen at MCASD	La Jolla CA	619-894-2051
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego	San Diego CA	619-696-6300
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
UPAC Enterprise Center	San Diego CA	6192557644
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
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La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	509-701-9534
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Gold Finch	San Diego CA	619-804-2051
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
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Tap Room Beer Co.	San Diego CA	619-539-7738
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Two Ducks	San Diego CA	760-235-3120
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-688-8682
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept	San Diego CA	619-725-6478
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-840-1129
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
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American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
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Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
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Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Portside Pier (Miguels)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
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University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
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Sbicca Del Mar	Del Mar CA	619-417-2587
Ridgeview Health Center	San Diego CA	858-293-3950
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La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

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Turnip the Oven		Lemon Meringue Sweet Potatoes
Eat Well 101		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Sweet Potato Butter
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Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Wife Mama Foodie		Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue
Euphoric Vegan		Sweet Potato Gnocchi
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Healthy Happy Life		Baked Vegan Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Cinnamon, & Citrus
My Fussy Eater		Sweet Potato Frittata Slices
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Grits and Pinecones		Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Sushi
The Real Food Dietitians		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Delish Knowledge		Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Pip & Ebby		Healthy Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns
Courntey Sweets		Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
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Simple Roots Wellness		Sweet Potato Gnocci
Half Baked Harvest		Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup with Cheddar Cinnamon Sugar Twist
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Running In A Skirt		Harvest Farro with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Whole and Heavenly Oven		Cream of Sweet Potato Apple Soup
Girl and the Kitchen		Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Eat Yourself Skinny		Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
Happy Healthy Mama		Sweet Potato Butter
Eat The Gains		Whole30 Breakfast Salad with Poached Eggs
My Natural Family		Sweet Potato Brownies
The Produce Mom		Sweet Potato Toast
Roti & Rice		Sweet Potato Balls
Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup
Chocolate Covered Katie		Crispy Bake Sweet Potato Chips
Vanilla and Bean		Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Onigirazu Sushi Sandwich
Fooduzzi		Sweet Potato Pancakes with Peanut Butter Maple Syrup
Passion for Savings		Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Caprese Sliders
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The Real Food Dietitians		Grain-free Sweet Potato Brownies
Living Sweet Moments		Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Nom Nom Paleo		Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
The Honour System		Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
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40 Aprons		Whole30 Breakfast Sandwiches
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The Healthy Maven		Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon
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Chew Out Loud		Sweet Potato Cornbread
Radiate Food Vibes		Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Cheddar-Jalapeño Sauce
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Delish Knowledge		Sweet Potato Hummus Quesadilla
Savory Lotus		Spiced Sweet Potato Apple Fruit Leather
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Carlsbad Cravings		Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
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Miss Allie's Kitchen		Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
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Averie Cooks		Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
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Sweet As Honey		Sweet Potato Tots
Taste and Tell		Sweet Potato Tots with Creamy Ketchup
Oat and Sesame		Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
Cincy Shopper		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
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The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
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Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Skinny Fruitless Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
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