Chinese Yams

What are Chinese Yams?

Chinese yams also known as Dioscorea opposita, is a type of yam (Dioscorea) that may be eaten raw. [1]

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Source(s) Derived From	Plant Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	Dioscorea opposita - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Chinese Yam Chinese Yam Root Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	March 3, 2013 @ 5:24 PM