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Dioscorea trifidia
"A nutrient-rich, starchy root vegetable that complements Caribbean cuisine"
The White Nyame yam (Dioscorea trifidia) is a type of starchy root vegetable that belongs to the yam family. It is relatively smaller compared to other yam species and features a cylindrical shape with a rough, rough-skinned exterior that is typically covered in tiny, dark spots.
Also known as
Ñame, Nyame, Tropical yam, Nyame white yam, Cocolmeca, White yam
Botanical name
Dioscorea trifida
Product Details
PLU Code
93276
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Nyame Yam › All Sizes
Origin
The Dioscorea trifidia Yams originated in tropical Americas, the Caribbean, and the tropical lowlands of Central and South America
Temperature
13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Dioscorea trifidia
Nyame yam contains essential nutrients such as potassium, folate, and soluble fibre. These roots are primarily consumed in the tropical Americas, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America.
Nutrition Information
Dioscorea trifidia, also known as the nyame or white yam, is a starchy root vegetable. Nutrition facts per 100 grams of cooked Dioscorea trifidia are: energy 120 kcal, carbohydrates 27 grams, protein 2 grams, fiber 2 grams, sugar 1 gram, fat 0.5 grams. Dioscorea trifidia is rich in minerals such as potassium, with 554 milligrams per 100 grams, and calcium, with 16 milligrams per 100 grams.
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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