Can yam sprouts be eaten?

Many people have this question: can yam sprouts be eaten? What are the consequences of eating them? Let me answer this question for you.

Can yam sprouts be eaten?

Yam sprouting is a very common plant growth phenomenon, but many consumers are worried that iron stick yam will produce toxins after sprouting, which makes them afraid to eat it. Is it really inedible to sprout iron stick yam?

Huaishan Yao is the "first of the four major Huaishan medicines" and a fine product of both medicine and food. Tiegun Yam is a variety of Huaishan Yao, and its academic name is Huaishan Yao No. 1. The best harvest period for Tiegun Yam is 10 days after the frost, because the yam at this time is truly mature. However, due to fluctuations in market demand in recent years, it can now be harvested from August to October in the lunar calendar. Large quantities of Tiegun Yam are usually transported to a constant temperature warehouse for storage. As long as the temperature and humidity are well controlled, it will not germinate for 3 years.

Similar to other products, the sprouting of iron stick yam, a product that is both a medicine and food, is a very common plant growth phenomenon. However, when eating it, many consumers are worried that iron stick yam will produce toxins like potatoes after sprouting, which leads to the phenomenon of not daring to eat it or throwing it away. So is it really inedible after the iron stick yam sprouts?

Regarding the germination of iron stick yam, one thing is certain: the yam has begun to grow, and its germination will cause a decrease in nutrients. Slight germination will result in less loss of nutrients. The sprouted iron stick yam will not produce toxins like potatoes. Yams and potatoes are different species in plant classification. There are no reports of poisoning due to eating sprouted iron stick yam.

If your iron stick yam sprouts due to improper storage, you can still eat it after removing the sprouts. Of course, the best way is to store it carefully. Remember to keep it in a ventilated, cool and dark place to prevent the yam from sprouting. If conditions permit, it is best to refrigerate it, preferably at 0-10℃.

Precautions when eating yam

With this explanation, everyone should have understood whether yam sprouts can be eaten: Iron stick yam sprouts can be eaten, as long as the sprouted part is removed.

The nutrients in the sprouted iron stick yam will be lost, so the best way is to preserve it in advance and prevent it from sprouting.