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Pomtayer Root

Pomtayer root is an edible starchy root used as a cooked staple in some regional cuisines.

Pomtayer Root — illustrative ingredient image

About Pomtayer Root

Pomtayer root is a regional food name for an edible starchy underground part. The name can refer to different roots in different local settings, so its culinary identity should be tied to the locality and customary preparation rather than automatically equated with yam, taro, cassava, or another familiar root.

As with other starchy roots, it is generally firm before cooking and becomes more workable with heat, but the cooked result can range from moist and soft to dense or floury according to the actual root and method used. Flavour may be mild, earthy, or slightly sweet.

It may be handled as a whole root, peeled and cut into chunks, or cooked and mashed. Boiling, steaming, roasting, frying, or pounding can each produce a different appearance and texture; the local root name and preparation determine which form is intended.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for pomtayer root

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English

Pomtayer Root

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Pomtayer Root nutrition & diet

Pomtayer Root nutritional value

Cocoyam, tuber, white, raw — WAFCT 02_005

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named food form.

Calories
136kcal
Protein
3.3g
Carbs
28.9g
Fat
0.3g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Vincent et al., FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019). Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate calculated by difference; square-bracketed fat in the source uses continuous-extraction analysis. Values describe this reference form, not every recipe, cultivar or preparation.

Portions & preparation

Establish the exact botanical identity and edible portion before using any reference, because “pomtayer” may identify a regional root or preparation rather than a standardized commodity. Match raw versus boiled, steamed, roasted, or dried form, and note whether peeling, soaking, or other traditional processing occurs.

Compare the right form: A reference must match the confirmed species or local name, edible root portion, and preparation; do not substitute cassava, yam, taro, or another starch.

Diet considerations

The plant origin and dietary compatibility cannot be determined confidently until pomtayer’s botanical identity and preparation are established. Animal additions, frying coatings, sauces, or cereal-containing recipes can change classification. As an identified starchy root, portion size and cooking method may produce a carbohydrate pattern unlike leafy vegetables.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

AI-generated illustration for visual context. It does not identify a particular product or establish allergen content.

Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 02_005 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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