India (Maharashtra State, Raigad District): tuber is thoroughly washed, in running water, and made into ‘chips’ [small pieces] which can be stored for long periods of time, for use during famine.

Step 2 – Before you begin planting, take a moment to select the right yam variety for your growing conditions. Here are a few popular choices to consider: Dioscorea alata (Water Yam): Known for ...

Ube purple yam (Dioscorea alata L) is a healthy root vegetable from Southeast Asia. This tuber (a plant that mainly grows ...

Chemical composition (raw tube) - Protein = 3.2g/100g. Fat = 0.1g/100g. Carbohydrate = 28.3g/100g. Calcium = 28mg/100g. Phosphorus = 52mg/100g. Iron = 1.6,mg/100g. Vitamin A = 10mcg/100g. Vitamin C = ...

Other Name(s): yam (but this term more correctly refers to the roots of the tropical species Dioscorea and is distinctly higher in starch and less sweet.) There are two basic types of sweet potato.

Later on, it was classified a yam and part of the Dioscorea family. · Dioscorea alata is the plant’s scientific name. · Ube Jalea/Halaya (ube jam) is the most common and simplest way to ...