Tuber
cooked cará (greater yam)
A cooked starchy tuber, a yam relative with firm flesh. A Brazilian complex carbohydrate similar to inhame but with a slightly higher GI.
Who it fits
General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.
What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Texture
Pairs with
Glycemic index
37Low
published range: 25–51
Value from an equivalent food (same species), not a direct measurement of this one.
A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.
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