What is another word for yam, and is it a sweet potato?
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States, there is no official standard of identity for either yams or sweet potatoes, which has led to significant market confusion. While the terms are often used interchangeably, particularly for the moist, orange-fleshed sweet potato, true yams and sweet potatoes are botanically distinct species. This article will delve into the proper terminology, alternative names for true yams, and explain the key differences that set them apart.
