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> I have no clue, but I've learned not to take statements about what can
> and can't be eaten raw at face value.  Yams are easily eaten raw; just
> try it.  A good way to make them easier to eat in that state is to smash
> them to a pulp first, a readily available stone age technique.  Peanuts
> are also edible raw, btw.

  the yams sold in stores in North america are in fact a variety of sweet
potatoes .true yams are  toxic in their raw state

jean-claude