Spanish Name
Tiquisque
Scientific Name
Xanthonoma Sagittifolium
Category
Vegetables
Pictures
Edible parts
LeavesTuber
Recipes
Growth Type
Tuber
Usage
CulinaryNutritional
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.
