The main difference in taste is between eating yacon raw and eating it cooked.

Yacon tastes crisper when eaten raw, but softer and waxier when eaten cooked. In general, yacon has its own unique taste and nutritional characteristics when eaten raw or cooked, and you can choose according to your personal taste and needs. It should be noted that whether you eat yacon raw or cooked, you need to pay attention to cleaning it to avoid ingesting too much pesticide residues.

When purchasing yacon, you need to pay attention to many aspects such as appearance, color, shape, smell, weight and condition to ensure that you buy fresh, healthy and pollution-free yacon. At the same time, it is recommended to choose regular merchants and channels when purchasing yacon to avoid buying fake and shoddy products.

Tips for selecting yacon

1. Appearance: Choose yacon with complete fruit shape, smooth skin, no damage, no rot, no insects, and no spots.

2. Color: Choose yacon with bright, uniform color and not over-ripe or immature.

3. Shape: Choose yacon fruits with regular shape and uniform size.

4. Smell: Smell the smell of yacon, it should have a light fragrance and no peculiar smell.

5. Weight: Choose yacon fruit that is moderate in weight and not overweight or overweight.

6. Conditions: Choose yacon with good storage conditions and avoid yacon stored in harsh environments such as direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity.