Can yams be eaten raw?

This seems doubtful since sweet potato is not usually eaten raw and the activity of the trypsin inhibitor present is destroyed by heat." There is also a blurb about the fartiness of raffinose in sweet potatoes, but I'd be more concerned about enteritis necroticans, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that causes gangrene of the gut. read more

Yes, you can eat it right out of the ground, although a thorough washing is recommended before eating. Eating raw yams should be done moderately. Besides,the vegetable has more nutrients after being cooked. read more