What It Is
Yam is a starchy root vegetable and a major staple food across West Africa. It is widely consumed for its high energy content, versatility in cooking, and cultural significance. Unlike sweet potatoes, yams have a rough, brown skin and starchy white or yellowish flesh.
Export Form
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Fresh Whole Yam Tubers
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Peeled, Sliced, and Frozen Yam
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Yam Flour (Elubo or Poundo Yam)
Specifications
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Varieties Available:
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Dioscorea rotundata (White Yam – common in export)
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Dioscorea alata (Water Yam – for flour and industrial use)
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Size Grade:
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Small: 1.5 – 2.5 kg
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Medium: 2.5 – 4.5 kg
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Large: 4.5 kg and above
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Moisture Content (Fresh): 65–75%
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Moisture Content (Dried Flour): Max 12%
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Packaging:
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Fresh: Clean woven sacks or ventilated cartons (25kg/50kg)
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Frozen: Vacuum-sealed food-grade packs
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Flour: Sealed polypropylene bags (1kg–25kg)
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Shelf Life:
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Fresh: 3–6 weeks (in cool storage)
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Frozen: 6–8 months
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Flour: 6–12 months (dry environment)
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Uses
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Boiled or fried for direct consumption
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Pounded to make Pounded Yam
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Ground into Elubo (yam flour) used for Amala
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Used in dishes like Yam Porridge (Asaro), Yam Pepper Soup, etc.
Market Demand
Yam is in strong demand in the UK, US, Canada, and other regions with African and Caribbean diaspora populations. The demand for frozen yam and yam flour is increasing due to convenience and extended shelf life.
Why Choose Our Product
SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED provides hand-selected, export-grade yam tubers—clean, mature, and free from cuts or decay. Our yam is processed and packaged under hygienic conditions to retain freshness and nutritional quality.
