Taro is one of the important minor tuber crops grown in Bangladesh. It is mainly cultivated for the edible root stocks but the leaves and its young stalks are also cooked and used like spinach. It is some what sweeter and more easily cooked than potato, The tubers are peeled, sliced, cooked and taken with condiments.

Nutritive Value :
ach 100 g edible, portion of Taro, contains
moisture 64.4 g, Minerals 1.5 g, Energy 266 K cal.
protein 1.8 g, carbohydrate 32.4 g, calcium 22 mg, vitamin B1 0.04 mg.