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Taro Leaf

Taro leaf is a large edible leaf used cooked in stews, wraps, and vegetable dishes.

Taro Leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Taro Leaf

Taro leaf is the broad leaf blade and associated tender structures of a cultivated taro plant. It is used cooked in stews, as a wrapper for fillings, and in vegetable dishes, including preparations with coconut, aromatics, meat, fish, or other vegetables.

Cooked taro leaf is soft, tender, dark green, and somewhat slippery or spinach-like, with a mild vegetal flavour. The raw leaf is not generally used as a ready-to-eat vegetable, and cooking practices vary by variety and preparation.

Leaves are sold fresh, frozen, or sometimes preserved. Their green, heart-shaped appearance and prominent veins remain more visible when lightly cooked; simmering softens the leaf and changes its colour and texture, while wrapping incorporates it into a filled dish.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for taro leaf

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English

Taro leaf

English

taro leaf (raw)

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Taro Leaf nutrition & diet

Taro Leaf nutritional value

Taro leaves, raw

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

Calories
42kcal
Protein
5.0g
Carbs
6.7g
Fat
0.7g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the cooked, tender leaf and discard tough stems when that matches the dish. Thorough cooking is an essential preparation distinction, and references should not interchange raw leaves with stewed, stuffed, or pureed preparations. Coconut milk, oil, meat, or other additions belong to the finished recipe assessment.

Compare the right form: Match references to edible cooked taro leaf, specifying stem inclusion, cooking method, and whether the leaf is stuffed, stewed, or pureed.

Diet considerations

Taro leaf is plant-derived, but compatibility depends on thorough cooking and the recipe surrounding it. Stuffed or stewed versions may contain meat, seafood, dairy, coconut, or stock, while coatings and sauces add further ingredients. The leaf itself is not equivalent to a prepared mixed dish.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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: USDA FoodData Central — Taro leaves, raw ↗. 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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