Like to eatYamBut how to distinguish between real and fake yams? Don't worry, I'll teach you how to tell the difference today...

I. Look at the "heart vein"

Yam slices do not have a heart vein in the middle, whileCassavaThe slice has a heart vein in the middle, even if the heart vein is small, as long as you observe carefully, you can see it.Some cassava slices, because they are peeled thinly and dried, the heart vein often falls out. However, if the heart vein falls out, a small hole will remain.If there is a small hole in the middle, it must be a cassava slice.Look at the edge.Yam skin is very thin and is usually peeled before slicing.Cassava skin is much thicker than yam skin.Some small cassava, as small as a thumb, are difficult to peel, so counterfeiters will not spend time peeling them. Therefore, after slicing into many pieces, thick skins will remain on the edges.Any slice with thick skin must be fake yam.

II. Feel the difference

Yam slices contain a lot of starch, and when you touch them, they feel very smooth, with a lot of starch sticking to your hands.Although cassava also contains a lot of starch, it has more coarse fibers than yams, so when you touch it, it feels rougher than yams, and there is less starch left on your hands.

III. Identify after boiling

Yams are generally easy to cook, while cassava is difficult to cook.Cooked yams have a soft, powdery texture, while cassava has a harder texture.Good yams have no blemishes on the outside, are viscous, have a snow-white cross-section, and have less moisture.The skin can be stir-fried, or dried and fried or boiled.Soup..Peel and eat to avoid abnormal tastes such as numbness and tingling.Tips:

How to store fresh yams: Fresh yams are easily oxidized by oxygen in the air, and contact with iron or metal will cause browning. Therefore, when cutting yams, it is best to use a bamboo knife or plastic knife. First draw a line on the skin, then peel it into segments.The cut edge is prone to oxidation. You can soak it in rice wine first, then dry it with a hair dryer to promote healing, and then wrap it in a paper towel, wrap it with several layers of newspaper, and put it in a cool corner.Yam slices should be immediately immersed in salt water to prevent oxidation and darkening.

IV. Precautions:

LooseIron yamStorage conditions: Can be stored for a long time in a dry and well-ventilated environment. Remember not to let them sprout. Yam sprouts will produce small amounts of toxins, so do not eat them.