White (nyAH-may) Nyame Yam
"White Nyame Yam"
A white market type of Nyame Yam, a yam species classified as Dioscorea trifida.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Dioscorea trifida
Product Details
PLU Code
3276
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Nyame Yam › All Sizes
Origin
Tropical America
Temperature
13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About White (nyAH-may) Nyame Yam
Dioscorea trifida is a tuberous climbing plant and is distinct from sweetpotato.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Yam. These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.
Temperature
13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or mesh containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Storage Notes: Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 55-56.
Applies to: Yam.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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