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General Produce
Yams
Sizing
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra Large
- Jumbo
Common Packs:
10-, 25-, 40-, and 50-lb. cartons.
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality yams should be firm and well-shaped with clean, smooth skins. Avoid yams with bruises, soft spots, or signs of decay.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 60-65° F/16-18° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:
Decay, pitting, internal discoloration, and a hard core when cooked can be caused by chill injury. Store properly.
Sprouting and pithiness result from storing yams at high temperatures.
Exposure to ethylene gas can cause brown flesh discoloration and off-flavor when cooked; for best quality, store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Combine cubes of roasted yams with caramelized onions and garlic, and flash-fried kale. Once cool, add red wine vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Put a new twist on tacos: combine yam cubes with Chorizo, Kielbasa, or Andouille.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup yams (150g) grams
Calories 180
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 15g1%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 26mg2%
Iron 0.81mg4%
Potassium 1220mg25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.