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Only some sweet potatoes are orange; orange varieties are often labelled yams, despite the existence of the real yam. For the most part, sweet potatoes are as white as regular potatoes are, but other colours include yellow and purple.
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Are yam and sweet potatoes same?
No. They are two different types of root vegetable. Sweet potatoes are sweeter and a darker color than yams.
What kind vegetables are cassava yam sweet potatoes?
No. They are two different types of root vegetable. Sweet potatoes are sweeter and a darker color than yams.
What is healthier yams or sweet potatoes?
In the US, what is marketed as 'yams' or 'candied yams' are actually the same thing as sweet potatoes. In Africa and such places you can find real yams, which are whitish pink to purple in color. The only way to tell whether (canned) sweet potatoes or the ones packaged as yams have more sugar is to read the labels of the individual brands.
Are sweet potatoes a fruit or a vegetable?
Sweet potatoes are vegetables.
Are sweet potatoes made out of real potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are not made from regular potatoes, but grow as a separate tuberous vegetable.
Do sweet potatoes contain sugar?
Yes sweet potatoes contain sugar
Are sweet potatoes and white potatoes grown in Cuba?
Yes, both white and sweet potatoes are grown in Cuba
Can dogs eat raw sweet potato?
a dog can eat sweet potatoes
What is the phytochemical found in sweet potatoes?
Beta and alpha carotenes are found in sweet potatoes.
Are sweet potatoes grown in Asia?
Yes, sweet potatoes are grown in Asian countries.
Are potatoes sweet after they are boiled?
no, i have personally tasted sweet potatoes before they are cooked and i can assure you that they are plenty sweet. just like you! :)
What has the author Lyniece North Talmadge written?
Lyniece North Talmadge has written: 'The sweet potato lover's cookbook' -- subject(s): Cooking (Sweet potatoes) 'The sweet potato cookbook' -- subject(s): Cookery (Sweet potatoes), Cooking (Sweet potatoes) 'The sweet potato lover's cookbook' -- subject(s): Cooking (Sweet potatoes)
