Rich Aroma Yam

With the vast industrial experience in this domain, we are involved in manufacturing, distributing, exporting and supplying a wide range of Rich Aroma Yam in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.

Yams are plant species of the Dioscorea family and are edible tubers. They are a primary agricultural product produced in Africa.

Yams are plant species of the Dioscorea family and are edible tubers. They are a primary agricultural product produced in West Africa. Yams are usually grown in rain forests, sandy and fertile soil. African is one of the worlda s largest producers of yams. Yams contain a lot of starch, they are long in length and cylindrical in shape where as their outer body is rough and scaly. It is a versatile vegetable which could be barbecued, roasted, fried, grilled, boiled, baked and smoked. Yams are similar in appearance to sweet potato but the difference is yams are monocotyledons, larger in size, thick, rough and are dark brown in colour where as sweet potatoes are dicotyledonous, smaller in size and have a thin peel. Yams are also Monocot that is they have one embryonic seed leaf.

Some benefits of yam;

The Yam tuber is a good source of minerals (copper, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus) and vitamins (B-complex group). It contains vitamins such as vitamin B6, vitamin B1, Riboflavin and Folic acid. These vitamins help control blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, help in the production of red blood cells and also help conciliate metabolic functions in the body
Yam is a good source of energy. It contains Carbohydrates and dietary fiber. The fiber helps to reduce cholesterol, constipation and to prevent cancer.
It contains large amount of vitamin C which plays an important role in immune function, wound healing and bone growth.
It also contains Vitamin A which helps in maintaining healthy skin, good night vision and protection from lung and oral cavity cancers
Cassava and yam provide a lot of nutrients and vitamins to the body and are very essential for a healthy body system. Ita s used in many countries across the , we export good Cassava and Yam that provide essential vitamins and minerals to the entire body system.

If you need to be supplied with Cassava or Yam, please contact us.