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How Long Does Chinese Yam Last? Storage Time and Tips

About 2 weeks at room temperature.

Chinese Yam keeps for about 2 weeks at room temperature.

Watercolor illustration of chinese yam
Typical shelf lifeabout 2 weeks (14 days)
Where to keep itRoom temperature, cool and dark
CategoryRoots & Tubers

How to store chinese yam

Keep in a cool, shady spot at room temperature; rub salt on the cut end or cover with wrap

Good to know

Cut it open and the slippery threads stretch—the ancients called it 'food of the immortals'

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