| Property |
Yam |
Snails |
| Appearance |
Long, cylindrical, rough skin |
Soft-bodied with a spiral-shaped shell |
| Shape |
Tubular, elongated |
Coiled or spiral shell |
| Size |
30-120 cm long, 10-30 cm in diameter |
3-12 cm (varies by species) |
| Texture |
Starchy, smooth flesh |
Slimy body, hard shell |
| Color |
Brown to reddish-brown skin, white or yellow flesh |
Shell: Brown, white, or striped; Body: Grey to light brown |
| Odor |
Mild, earthy |
Mild, earthy |
| Taste |
Sweet, starchy |
Mild, slightly earthy |
| Moisture Content |
Approximately 60-70% |
High moisture content (80-85%) |
| Density |
0.8-1.0 g/cm³ |
1.1-1.3 g/cm³ |
| Storage |
Cool, dry, and well-ventilated place |
Keep in a cool, damp environment |
