Is a Yam a Vegetable or Starch?
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4 min read
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, West Africa produces over 95% of the world's yams. Despite their global importance, many people, particularly in the United States, are confused about what a yam actually is, often mistaking them for sweet potatoes. The question of whether a yam is a vegetable or a starch reveals a common culinary misidentification and a fascinating botanical reality.
