Although the newly sprouted yam does not necessarily produce toxic substances, the sprouting of yam means that the nutritional components of the medicine have begun to be lost, and the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and regulating the stomach, tonifying the kidney and benefiting the lungs, and astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea (astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea) has declined. So it is not recommended to continue eating.

Precautions for keeping yam fresh:

1, stored in a cool and ventilated place: yam is compact and firm, with high density, and can be stored for a long time compared with other vegetables. If stored in a cool and ventilated place, it can be stored for 3 or 4 months in autumn and winter. If it is in hot summer, it is best to eat it within two months.

2. Refrigerator storage: Some studies have found that fresh yam can be stored for three years at 1-4 degrees, and the theory is theory. In daily life, yam can be kept fresh for at least one year in the refrigerator, and it is best to wrap it with plastic wrap before preservation.

3, preservation taboo: yam preservation is best separated from fruit. Because the fruit will produce ethylene in the process of slowly maturing, it will lead to the deterioration of yam.