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The Yam vs. Sweet Potato Debate
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In the U.S. the terms sweet potato and yam are often used interchangeably. However, the two are not even close cousins.

Sweet Potato

  • Name: Convolvulaceae
  • Morning glory family
  • Grown in Tropical America
  • moist mouth feel
  • sweet taste
 Yam

  • Name: Dioscoreaceae
  • a tuber or bulb of a tropical vine
  • Grown Central & South America, West Indies, Africa and Asia
  • dry mouth feel
  • starchy taste