Yams Or Sweet Potato?

[jenscats5]

Actually yams & sweet potatoes are two different tubers, but the names are used interchangeably here in the States. I think yams are mostly found in the Caribbean and are very, very large (HUGE!) -- thus you are unlikely to find them anywhere.

 

[JKurz1]

Actually yams & sweet potatoes are two different tubers, but the names are used interchangeably here in the States. I think yams are mostly found in the Caribbean and are very, very large (HUGE!) -- thus you are unlikely to find them anywhere.

Ummm...no....Yams are plentiful all season. At least in Ohio and they come in ALL DIFFERENT sizes....I usually get about a 6oz, microwave for 5 min...good to go. They are oragnge in color when cut open, while SP are usually white on the inside....much sweeter than yams, hence the name.

 

[jenscats5]

Ummm...no....Yams are plentiful all season. At least in Ohio and they come in ALL DIFFERENT sizes....I usually get about a 6oz, microwave for 5 min...good to go. They are oragnge in color when cut open, while SP are usually white on the inside....much sweeter than yams, hence the name.

Ummmmm, no.....you are eating sweet potatoes...

"Contrary to what even some grocery store produce guys think, yams and sweet potatoes are unrelated vegetables, though in both cases you're eating the root of a tropical vine. Sweet potatoes, Ipomoea batatas ("batata" is the original Taino name, whence potato), are an American plant of the morning glory family, whereas yams are of the genus Dioscorea. Yams, which are rarely seen in the U.S. and Canada but are a staple in tropical regions, can grow up to seven feet in length. The name is thought to derive from the West African word nyami, "to eat," which is heard in Jamaican patois expressions such as, Oonu wan fi nyam banana dem?, "Do you guys want to eat those bananas?" Some blame (or credit) yams for the high rate of twin births in certain parts of Africa."

Again, in the states, the words "yam" and "sweet potato" are used interchangeably, while not technically the same thing...

 

[jenscats5]

Also:

"Yams are native to Asia and Africa and have thick skin and flesh that is white, orange or purple. They are often used as a starch, much as we use bread or pasta. In fact, yams are one of the most important food crops in the tropics and subtropical countries. Yams are usually boiled, baked, fried as chips or grated and steamed for breads and cakes.

Sweet potatoes are available in two primary varieties. One has tan skin and dry yellow flesh; the other, darker-skinned variety has sweet orange flesh and is often mistakenly called a yam. Sweet potatoes are what most people in the United States eat."

 

[deltreefitness]

Hey jkurz, do you just eat 'em up plain? Know anything about that fake butter sprinkle shit?

 

[JKurz1]

Ummmmm, no.....you are eating sweet potatoes...

"Contrary to what even some grocery store produce guys think, yams and sweet potatoes are unrelated vegetables, though in both cases you're eating the root of a tropical vine. Sweet potatoes, Ipomoea batatas ("batata" is the original Taino name, whence potato), are an American plant of the morning glory family, whereas yams are of the genus Dioscorea. Yams, which are rarely seen in the U.S. and Canada but are a staple in tropical regions, can grow up to seven feet in length. The name is thought to derive from the West African word nyami, "to eat," which is heard in Jamaican patois expressions such as, Oonu wan fi nyam banana dem?, "Do you guys want to eat those bananas?" Some blame (or credit) yams for the high rate of twin births in certain parts of Africa."

Again, in the states, the words "yam" and "sweet potato" are used interchangeably, while not technically the same thing...

Well, I guess you'll just have to believe what you read. I promise you, I get Yams from mt local organic shop most of the season. ALthough some are very large in size, there are some that are smaller. THEY also have sweet potatoes in a sep. bin......promise. Come over and I'll show ya...........lol.

 

[JKurz1]

on either one, I use I can't believe it aint butter.....maybe a little splenda and some cinnamon.....quite good......you can also cut them into frys, spray with pam, and broil...sort of like french frys, but 100x healthier...give em a shot bruh.....

 

[jenscats5]

Well, I guess you'll just have to believe what you read. I promise you, I get Yams from mt local organic shop most of the season. ALthough some are very large in size, there are some that are smaller. THEY also have sweet potatoes in a sep. bin......promise. Come over and I'll show ya...........lol.

I'm on my way!! I'll be hungry when I get there, so I expect a yummy meal!!

 

[JKurz1]

You are on...........Now, what's a Plantene or whatever that looks like bananas?

 

[Smokescreen]

Well, I bought sweet potato. It is the same size of a regular potato. I cooked in the microwave for 5 minutes. It was very reddish-orange inside and soft and mushy and yes...sweet. I did read many times on the web that Yams are rarely seen in the states. That yams are huge! compared to sweet potatos.