Japanese Organic Nagaimo Yam (For Cooking) is an organic Japanese yam used for cooking. In Japan, it is called "Nagaimo" (長芋) and is a special variety of yam that can be eaten raw.

• Varieties: In Japanese, "Yamaimo" (山芋) is the general term for this type of yam. "Nagaimo" (長芋) specifically refers to the long, slender, high-moisture variety, which has a relatively mild stickiness. 

• Edible Raw: Unlike most yams that must be cooked before eating, Nagaimo is safe to eat raw because it is rich in digestive enzymes such as amylase.

• Texture: When eaten raw, it has a crunchy texture. When grated, it becomes slimy and slippery (similar to okra or natto).

• Nutrition: It is rich in potassium, Vitamin B1, and a slimy dietary fiber called galactan, which helps lower blood pressure and eliminate cholesterol. It is also traditionally considered to have tonic and stamina-restoring properties.

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