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Subelement Y0

SAFETY

Section Y0B

Toxic varieties and contamination prevention

Which yam species contains toxic compounds that require special processing to remove?

  • Dioscorea alata (water yam)
  • Dioscorea rotundata (white yam)
  • Correct Answer
    Dioscorea bulbifera (air potato) - some varieties
  • All domesticated yams are completely non-toxic
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What toxic compounds might be present in certain wild or bitter yam varieties?

  • Radioactive isotopes
  • Correct Answer
    Alkaloids and saponins
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Synthetic pesticides only
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What processing technique is traditionally used to remove toxins from bitter yam varieties?

  • Exposure to loud music
  • Treatment with synthetic chemicals
  • Burial for exactly 30 days
  • Correct Answer
    Prolonged soaking and/or repeated boiling with water changes
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What safety precaution applies to unknown wild yam species?

  • Correct Answer
    Do not consume without positive identification and knowledge of proper preparation
  • All wild yams are completely safe to eat raw
  • Only consume during full moons
  • Only consume after painting them blue
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What contamination risk should be managed when growing yams?

  • Risk of yams developing human speech
  • Risk of yams becoming magnetic
  • Correct Answer
    Soil-borne pathogens and chemical contaminants
  • Risk of yams turning into other vegetables
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How should tools and surfaces be managed when preparing yams to prevent contamination?

  • Never clean them under any circumstances
  • Correct Answer
    Clean and sanitize properly between different foods
  • Use only tools made of gold
  • Use the same cutting board for all food preparation
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What practice helps prevent microbial contamination during yam storage?

  • Storing with all other vegetables mixed together
  • Storing at warm temperatures
  • Ensuring high humidity at all times
  • Correct Answer
    Proper curing, dry storage, and regular inspection
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What safety practice is recommended when consuming unfamiliar yam dishes in international travel?

  • Correct Answer
    Ensuring they are properly cooked and prepared by knowledgeable sources
  • Avoiding all yam consumption when traveling
  • Consuming only raw yams when traveling
  • Testing dishes on travel companions first
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What sign indicates that a yam may be unsafe to eat?

  • Perfect symmetry
  • Round shape
  • Correct Answer
    Significant soft spots, unusual odor, or visible mold
  • Brown skin color
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How should pesticide contamination be prevented when growing yams?

  • Using massive amounts of all available chemicals
  • Correct Answer
    Following integrated pest management and approved chemical usage guidelines
  • Never controlling any pests
  • Applying household cleaning products to plants
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What practice helps ensure safety when preparing wild-collected yams?

  • Collecting only during full moons
  • Collecting only from public parks
  • Avoiding positive identification
  • Correct Answer
    Learning to properly identify species and understand their preparation requirements
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