Taro

How to eat

Taro can be cooked pretty much any way you would cook potatoes, including steamed, simmered, mashed, boiled, fried, or baked. Leaves need to be coocked too.

Nutritional Info

Good source of fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folate, potassium, magnesium. Naturally gluten-free and highly digestible — often used for babies or people with digestive issues

Medicinal Uses

Easily digestible starch makes it suitable for people with ulcers, gastritis, or sensitive digestion. Hypoallergenic compared to other roots — recommended for infants or people with food allergies. Traditionally used as a strengthening food for recovery after illness.