You can experience our locally grown Caribbean produce in many international localities, including the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Yellow yams are available for wholesale distribution.
At Caribbean Sun Farms, we pride ourselves on quality produce and sustainable farming techniques. From seed selection and propagation to harvesting, transporting and delivery, our Caribbean specialty produce is locally grown on farms in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. We provide our farmers all of the necessary supplies for growing authentic and sustainable produce both organic and conventional. Be assured of high quality, freshness, superior taste and safety, with quality control being the pillar of Caribbean Sun Farms.
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Commonly known as the “Jamaican yam,” the yellow yam is a root vegetable that’s been around for centuries. Some people confuse it with the sweet potato, however yellow yams are part of the Dioscoreae family; named after its yellow flesh, a color produced by its carotenoids.
Compared to the white yam, the yellow yam enjoys a longer period of vegetation and a shorter period of inactivity. With its dark brown exterior, yam’s shining yellow flesh is typically boiled or roasted.
Yams are categorized under complex carbohydrates with soluble fiber, allowing the body to slowly release the sugar. They are an ideal food for diabetics and are a rich source of many vitamins and minerals, including:
They contain beneficial compounds and have been used as alternative medicine for such conditions as menopause and premenstrual syndrome for women, and testicular and prostate issues for men.
Several studies have shown that eating yams regularly may provide several health benefits including:
Yellow yams can be boiled, baked, stuffed, fried or roasted after the outer skin has been discarded. They are often cooked in soups, included in “veggie platters” and stews, or used simply as an appetizer. This vegetable is popular and beloved throughout Latin American and the Caribbean.
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