Safety profile

Yams of African species must be cooked before safely eaten, because various natural toxin substances such as dioscorine can cause illness if consumed raw.and(Medical disclaimer). Yam varieties are classified as either andfirmand or andsoft.and When cooked, the former are more dense; the latter varieties become more tender and moist. Preparations can be as vast the varieties, including boiling, mashing, grilling, roasting, baking, or saut