Taro is a minor tuberores crops upons grown in all over the country. It gives more yield within four to six months. It is used in the same way as potato. It is some what sweeter and more easily cooked than Potato. Taro starch would provide a good row material for alcohol production.

Nutritive Value :
Each 100g edible portion of Taro contains
moisture 70 g, minerals 1.78 gm Fibre 1 g. Energy 116 K cal. protein 3 g, fat 0.8 g, carbohydrate 24.4 g, calcium 40 mg, iron 1.7 mg, vitamin B1 0.16 mg. vitamin B2. 0.11 mg. vitamin 'C' 6 mg. phosphorus 140 mg Niacin 0.4 mg