Quick answer
Yellow yam: Yellow yam has a more coloured flesh and a stronger taste than white yam. It is cooked boiled or in stews. Ours comes from Bafia, in Cameroon’s Centre region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Igname jaune
- Scientific name
- Dioscorea cayenensis
- Origin
- Bafia, Mbam-et-Inoubou · Centre
- Category
- Roots & tubers
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh, frozen
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Yellow yam?
Yellow yam has a more coloured flesh and a stronger taste than white yam. It is cooked boiled or in stews.
Its scientific name is Dioscorea cayenensis.
Where does Yellow yam come from?
Our Yellow yam comes from Bafia, Mbam-et-Inoubou, in the Centre region (capital Yaoundé). Growing areas in the region: Obala, Bafia, Mbalmayo, Akonolinga, Monatélé. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Yellow yam?
Roots and tubers are boiled or steamed, pounded or grated. They go with sauces or become the base of the dish (achu, kwacoco, ekwang).
Pack size: 2 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh, frozen.
How should you store Yellow yam?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Yellow yam in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yellow yam called in French?
In French: Igname jaune.
How do I store Yellow yam?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Yellow yam be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
