How to peel yam without itching your hands

You must be very careful when handling potato crops such as yam and taro, because both of these crops contain a certain amount of mucus, which can easily cause skin itching if you accidentally touch them with your hands. Therefore, even if you like to eat yam very much, you must be very careful when handling yam, otherwise there will be endless troubles if you are touched by the mucus. At this time, it is also very important to learn how to handle the yam without itchy hands when peeling it.

1. How to peel yam without itching your hands?

1. Why do my hands itch when I peel the yam? Can I leave the skin on?

Because the yam skin contains saponin or the mucus contains phytoalkaloids, some people may experience allergic reactions and itching upon contact. In severe cases, symptoms such as redness, swelling, and stinging may occur.

In fact, you don’t have to peel yam because it has high medicinal value and can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system. It has always been used as a drug for preventing and treating atherosclerosis in traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, the correct way to eat it is to eat it with the skin. However, if the skin is not peeled, the taste will be seriously affected, so most people are accustomed to peeling it before eating.

2. What are some ways to peel yam without itching your hands?

(1) Soak before peeling: Wash the yam with clean water, then soak it in boiling water for 5 minutes. Take it out and peel it without worrying about itchy hands.

(2) Steam before peeling: Wash the yam with clean water, then steam it in a steamer. Then take it out and peel it without itching your hands.

(3) Wear gloves before peeling: Wash the yam with clean water, then wear gloves or put a plastic bag on your hands so that your hands will not feel itchy when peeling the skin.

(4) Apply white vinegar before peeling: Before peeling, pour a little white vinegar on the palm of your hand and rub it, then peel, which can effectively prevent itching.

3. What should I do if my hands itch after peeling the yam?

(1) Soak in vinegar: Pour an appropriate amount of vinegar into a basin, dilute it with water, and then soak your hands completely in the basin. After 10 minutes, your hands will no longer itch.

(2) Wash with soap: First wash your hands with soap, then rub some white wine on your hands, and then wash your hands with soap again to relieve itching.

(3) Roast your hands over fire: Wash your hands with clean water first, then roast them over fire. Turn your palms repeatedly while roasting to relieve itching.

(4) Apply medicated oil: First rinse your hands with clean water, then wipe off the water stains, and then apply a little medicated oil to eliminate the itching.

(5) Apply some ginger juice: Wash your hands and then apply some ginger juice to quickly relieve itching.

(6) Soak in hot water: Soak your hands in hot water for 10 minutes to relieve itching.

2. How to preserve yam without turning black after peeling it?

1. Why does yam turn black after peeling? Can it be eaten?

If the peeled yam is not stored properly, it will turn black. This is because the peeled yam will produce an oxidation reaction when exposed to air, forming quinone substances. These substances gather together to form melanin, so the yam turns black.

As for whether the yam can be eaten after it turns black, it depends on the situation. If it is a freshly peeled yam and it gradually turns black after peeling, it can still be eaten, but don't keep it for too long, otherwise it will breed bacteria; if the yam itself is already black inside, it cannot be eaten and it is recommended to throw it away.

2. How to store yam after peeling it?

(1) Soaking and preservation: Soak the peeled yam completely in clean water, salt water, or vinegar water to isolate it from air and prevent it from turning black.

(2) Storage in the refrigerator: Cover the peeled yam with food-specific plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. This way it will not turn black.

(3 ) Heating and storage: Steam the peeled yam in a steamer to inactivate the enzymes on the surface of the yam. The yam will not turn black even if it comes into direct contact with air.

Summary: Be careful when peeling yam, otherwise your hands will be itchy. Even if your hands are itchy, you can use the above 6 methods to relieve the itching. If yam is not properly stored after being peeled, it will turn black. There are three ways to preserve it.