PURPLE YAM*

Selection

• Purple yam is firm with no soft spots.
• The skin is fairly smooth with no signs of sprouts or blemishes.

Storage

• Purple yam should be stored at 55°F - 59°F (13°C - 15°C) with a relative humidity of ninety percent and no mist.
• The typical shelf life is one to three months, though extended storage decreases sensory quality. High temperature leads to sprouting or a pithy texture.
• Purple yam is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Purple yam should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid discoloration and off-flavor development. Purple yam produces a low level of ethylene. Ethylene production increase drastically after chilling, wounding, and decay development.
• Purple yam is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 55°F (13°C). Symptoms include root shriveling, surface pitting, flesh browning, and hardcore formation (flesh is hard after cooking/processing). The freezing point for purple yam is 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Our commitment to freshness means we have high inventory turnovers. We receive tons of new replenishment items daily. Pricing is updated constantly to ensure that we are competitive and current with the market.

We will guarantee pricing 24 hours prior to your delivery or pick up date. 

For example:

If you place an order on Monday for delivery or pick up on Friday, we will confirm your order with pricing adjustments on Thursday. A sales confirmation email will be sent to you with updated price and quantities once your order is ready for pick up or dispatched for delivery. 

Substitutions

In the event that your item is out of stock, we will substitute with an equal or greater value item. We may reach out to you if we have questions. If you have any special requests in regards to substitutions, please list them on your order in the "Notes for the seller" section. All items and quantities that are updated will be reflected in your final sales confirmation. 

Items with an Asterisk* 

Items with an asterisk* are available 1 business day after order placement Monday - Friday and pending availability on Saturdays.