Tuber
cooked yam
A cooked Brazilian starchy tuber with firm, slightly sweet flesh. A low-GI complex carbohydrate, traditional in northeastern breakfasts.
Who it fits
GLP-1PCOSDiabetesLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free
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
Sweetness3
Umami1
Texture
Creaminess6
Chewiness2
Pairs with
dried beef (carne seca)coconut milkmanteigaovoscafésaltpalm oil
Glycemic index
37Low
published range: 25–51
low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70
source: Tabelas Internacionais de IG (Diabetes Care, 2008)
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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