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Plectranthus esculentus tuber

Plectranthus esculentus tuber, or Hausa potato, is a starchy underground tuber eaten boiled or roasted and also available dried or milled.

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About Plectranthus esculentus tuber

Plectranthus esculentus tuber, also known as Hausa potato, is a starchy underground tuber cultivated as a food crop in parts of Africa. The tubers are generally small to medium-sized and irregularly shaped, with a brown outer skin and a pale interior. Their flavour is mild and earthy, and the cooked texture is typically floury or firm depending on preparation.

The tubers are eaten cooked, including boiled, roasted, or incorporated into other foods. They may be sold fresh or dried, and can also be milled. The exact appearance and texture vary with cultivar, maturity, and storage; dried or milled forms differ from fresh tubers in water content and use.

Ingredient type
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Hausa potato

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Plectranthus esculentus tuber nutrition & diet

Plectranthus esculentus tuber nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Vegetables, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
37kcal
Protein
2.3g
Carbs
4.1g
Fat
0.4g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh tubers should be distinguished from dried or milled forms, which have different water content and concentration. Cooking and storage also affect comparability of measured nutrition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.7.4.9_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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