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White roots, tubers, and plantains
yam meal
Common Names
black amala, yam paste
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yam meal is commonly consumed in 2 countries.
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Benin
Common name: yam paste
Nigeria
Common name: black amala
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Species
Dioscorea sp.
Part Consumed
Tuber, Roots, Leaves
Centers of Origin
West Africa, Tropical South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Other Resources
Periodic Table of Food
Food composition data on Periodic Table of Food Initiative coming in a future release
