Nutritional Value:
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) also known as eddo or dasheen is really a starchy edible tuber grown in several exotic nations around the world. It is a member of the Araceae family, which includes the lodendron, anthurium and dieffenbachia plants. Due to its similarity to the potato, it is usually known as the âpotato of the tropics.â Probably native to southeastern Asia, later it spread to Pacific islands and became a staple crop. It is cultivated for its large, starchy, srical underground tubers, which are consumed as cooked vegetables. Leaves, root and corm of the taro plant are delicious; however they are poisonous whenever raw so the plant must be cooked before consuming. Giant taro, swamp taro, arrow leaf elentâs ear are some of the popular varieties of taro which is used as a significant staple food around the world.
Taro is nutritious, and is an exnt source of potassium, which is an essential mineral for many bodily functions. Taro also contains some calcium, vitamin C, vitamin E and B vitamins, as well as magnesium, manganese and copper. Taro leaves contain good amounts of vitamins A and C, fiber and a relatively high amount of protein.
âIngredients: 98% fresh raw taro
â Less sugar
-Safe, no preservatives
âShelf life: 12 months
âMade in: Viet Nam
â Packing: Customize
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