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Taro Leaves

Taro leaves are large edible leaves used cooked in stews, wraps, and vegetable dishes.

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About Taro Leaves

Colocasia leaves are the large, heart-shaped leaves of Colocasia plants, used as a cooked vegetable or as wrappers for filled preparations. They are added to curries, stews, and regional vegetable dishes after chopping, steaming, boiling, braising, or another heat treatment.

Their flavour is mild and vegetal, while the cooked texture can range from tender and silky to slightly mucilaginous depending on the variety and preparation. Whole leaves can enclose mixtures before steaming or cooking, while cut leaves are incorporated into other dishes.

The leaves are usually green with prominent veins and a soft but substantial structure after cooking. Fresh leaves are the usual form, though preserved versions also occur; preparation changes them from a firm raw leaf into a softer cooked wrapper or vegetable.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for taro leaves

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English

taro leaves

English

Taro leaves, cooked

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English

Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt

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Taro leaves, raw

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Taro leaves, steamed

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English

Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt

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Taro Leaves nutrition & diet

Taro Leaves 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 leaves and identify whether stems are retained, since edible yield and texture vary by preparation. Raw, steamed, stewed, stuffed, and pureed leaves should not share an undifferentiated reference. Assess coconut milk, oil, meat, stock, and seasonings as recipe additions.

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

Diet considerations

Taro leaves are plant-derived, but compatibility changes with cooking method and accompanying ingredients. Stuffings, stews, sauces, and broths may introduce meat, seafood, dairy, coconut, or animal fats. Coatings and portion context also matter; a cooked leaf reference should not represent the complete 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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