Taro - Wikipedia
WEBTaro ( / ˈtɑːroʊ, ˈtær -/; Colocasia esculenta) is a root vegetable. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves, stems and petioles. Taro corms are a food staple in African, Oceanic, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian cultures (similar to yams ).
Taro | Description, Plant, Root, Edible, Poisonous, & Facts
WEBTaro, herbaceous plant of the arum family (Araceae) and its edible rootlike corm. It is likely native to southeastern Asia and is a staple crop on Pacific islands. The starchy underground corm, called ‘taro root,’ is eaten as a cooked vegetable, made into puddings and breads, and also made into Polynesian poi.
7 Surprising Benefits of Taro Root - Healthline
WEBNov 9, 2018 · Taro root is a great source of fiber and other nutrients and offers a variety of potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar management, gut and heart health. Here are 7 health...
What Is Taro and How Do You Use It? - Allrecipes
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · Taro, one of the world's oldest cultivated crops, is a staple ingredient in many cuisines. You might know it from boba tea, but there's so much more to this starchy root vegetable. Get acquainted with taro and the many ways to enjoy its sweet, nutty flavor.
Taro Root: Health Benefits, Recommended Dosage, Uses, Safety ... - WebMD
WEBNov 13, 2022 · 3 min read. Taro root is a vegetable used in a variety of cuisines around the world. It has a mild, nutty taste, starchy texture, and nutrition benefits that make it a healthier alternative to...
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Taro - Tasting Table
WEBJan 30, 2023 · What is taro? chadika phomsitson/Shutterstock. Although taro is lesser known in the West and not often found in American cuisine, it has a long history as one of the world's oldest crops. The...
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Taro - Harvest to Table
WEBTaro quick growing tips. Taro is a tropical or subtropical plant that requires very warm temperatures–77° to 95°F (25-35°C)–and consistent moisture to thrive. Taro grows best in USDA zones 9-11. Taro can be grown for its tubers only where summers are long–at least 200 frost-free, warm days.
What Is Taro? | Cooking School | Food Network
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · What Is Taro? Taro is a tropical root vegetable that has a brown, hairy exterior and purple-flecked, starchy flesh with a nutty, sweet flavor. Taro was originally found in Southeast Asia,...
How to Grow Taro: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
WEBSep 1, 2023 · Taro ( Colocasia esculenta) is a plant with a starchy root similar to a potato, and it’s used in popular dishes around the world, like Hawaiian poi and many dishes in Southeast Asia, where it probably originated. [1] . In addition, taro is popular as a houseplant thanks to its dramatic leaves, which are shaped like elephant ears.
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How taro is eaten around the world - National Geographic
WEBJul 11, 2023 · What is Taro? Taro ( Colocasia esculenta) is part of a family of plants with edible underground stems, known as corms. There are a number of different varieties of taro around the world, with...
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