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Taro Root

Selection Information

Usage: Taro root must be eaten cooked with the skins removed. Use in soups and stews.

Selection: Used in the Hawaiian dish, poi, good-quality taro root will be firm, brown and have hairy roots.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, moldy or very light for its size.

Seasonal Information

Taro root is available year-round.

Taro Root Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 2/3 cup (85 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 4%	Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Taro Root Tips & Trivia

Taro root is native to Asia and grown extensively in the Pacific.
It is rich in starch, and used for a pasty Polynesian food called poi.