Organic
Taro
"The tropical, edible treasure."
A tropical, nutritious root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Also known as
Elephant ear, Dasheen, Kalo, Cocoyam
Botanical name
Colocasia esculenta
Product Details
PLU Code
94794
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Taro Root (Dasheen) › Small
Origin
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 18 weeks
Status
Approved
About Taro
Rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C, with a starchy flavor profile, making it versatile for various culinary applications, from soups to desserts.
Nutrition Information
Taro is a nutrient-rich food, here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion. Energy content is about 110 kilocalories. It contains 2 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 26.3 grams of carbohydrates. Fiber content is 3.7 grams. It is rich in minerals like potassium at 484 milligrams and magnesium at 29 milligrams. It is also a good source of manganese, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for taro corms (Colocasia esculenta; HB66 also lists the names dasheen, eddoe, tannier, malanga, cocoyam). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
80-95%
Packaging
Perforated bags or baskets for ventilation
Shelf Life
up to 18 weeks
Storage Notes: Store with good ventilation and display dry without misting; cold-stored roots must be eaten soon after removal to ambient temperature, and chilling causes pitting and more disease. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 577-578.
Applies to: taro corms (Colocasia esculenta; HB66 also lists the names dasheen, eddoe, tannier, malanga, cocoyam).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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