Malanga Root, Edible Cocoyam shops Root, yautia 5-10Ibs

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Malanga Root, Cocoyam,

Malanga is part of the Aracere species and is often confused with Taro, a similar root vegetable. While they are in the same family, Malanga belongs to the genus Xanthosoma and taro belongs to the genus Colocasia. They are related, but not the same thing.
Malanga should only be eaten cooked, Please, Note malanga root can not be eaten Raw, do not use raw in smoothies.
Always cook the root before eating to neutralize compounds that can cause unpleasant stinging sensations in the mouth.
It's a delicious tuber that can be prepared in many ways, boiled, fried into chips, roasted, steamed, puree, baked, and even mashed like mashed potatoes.
It's often used as a potato substitute. Malanga flour can be used in place of regular all-purpose flour.
It has a unique aroma and taste when cooked.
it has many health benefits;
It's high in protein and has a great source of various nutrients including fiber, potassium, magnesium and vitamins C and E.
malanga is gluten free when made into flour, it's a great alternative to wheat flour.