Taro – Kiri Ala

Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, a root vegetable most commonly known as taro, among many other names. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family of Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves, and petioles.

Taro roots are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as Manganese and Vitamin B6. Taro roots are also known as a food that reduces blood sugar and risk of heart disease. Although these details are for your knowledge only it is good to refer to health advice for more details.