Yam is a kind of food with very good nourishing effect and good taste. Therefore, many people usually put some in the stew. Some people say that they found many varieties of yam when they bought it. So, if you want to know what kinds of yam there are, Bian Xiao will give you a brief introduction today.

First, water yam

This kind of yam is mainly produced in Beijing, Shandong and other places. It is a relatively large yam with a diameter of about five centimeters. And its body is relatively straight, giving people a feeling like a stick. This kind of yam has a high water content and will break when touched lightly.

Second, iron stick yam

This kind of yam is produced in Hu Aishan, Henan Province, so it is also called Hu Aishan. Because of its unique climate and geographical location, it has relatively high quality, and is also known as a high-quality variety in yam, so it is one of the most popular yam in the market.

Third, white-billed yam

Produced in Hebei province, similar to iron stick yam. It's easy to get confused without careful identification. It is also a good quality yam. Although it tastes different from iron stick yam, it is also very good. The key point is that the price is much cheaper than iron stick yam.

Four, beef leg yam

It is produced in Shandong. This kind of yam is very firm in appearance and smooth in taste, which is more suitable for stewing soup or cooking in Australia.

Fifth, yam bean.

Besides the rhizome, yam can also be eaten in yam bean. Its taste is similar to that of yam, giving people a sweet feeling, like noodles, and there will be some hemp flavor. It is very popular to make candied haws, but its effect is similar to that of yam.

What kinds of yam are there? These are five kinds of common yam. If you need to buy yam to meet your own needs, then you may wish to see which of the above five kinds of yam is more suitable for you, and then choose the yam that suits you and choose the correct way to take it.