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Taro
Taro
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Taro is a conventional starchy whole food. Raw taro contains calcium oxalate crystals causing oral irritation, but proper cooking eliminates this.
Found in
209 products
What it is
Edible corm of Colocasia esculenta, a starchy root vegetable.
Starchy vegetable; flour, chips, beverages (e.g., bubble tea).
Why it's flagged
- raw taro: oxalate irritation
What regulators actually say
"Taro, raw - nutrient composition: starch, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6."
"Taro and other root vegetables are conventional foods regulated under FDA general food law."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food
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