YAM JUMBO (SAMPLE)

~5 lbs (Approximate weight) Jumbo Yam aka "Sweet Potato", "Fan-Shu", "Di-Gua", "Hong-Shu", "Gan-Shu", "Tian-Shu", "蕃薯", "地瓜", "红薯", "甘薯", "甜薯", "紅薯" Jumbo yam is a root vegetable with a cylindrical shape, brownish-red or brownish-orange skin, and orange flesh. When cooked, jumbo yam has a mild, starchy, sweet flavor. When baked or boiled, the flesh becomes soft and slightly stringy. Jumbo yam is great for baking, mashing, and frying. Jumbo yam is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Jumbo yam is firm with no soft spots. The skin is fairly smooth with no signs of sprouts or blemishes. Storage Jumbo yam should be stored at 55°F - 59°F (13°C - 15°C) with a relative humidity of ninety percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is one to three months, though extended storage decreases sensory quality. High temperature leads to sprouting or a pithy texture. Jumbo yam is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Jumbo yam should not be stored wi